Remote access permissions
Learn the functionality of the remote access permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu.
This article details Meshnet's remote access permission and steps to modify this setting for individual peer devices.
Once you enable Meshnet, your linked devices treat each other as members of a private network. The remote access permission determines if a Meshnet peer can access your device using the Meshnet IP or Nord name. By default, remote access is granted for all devices, but you can adjust it in the Meshnet permission menu.
Your device accepts incoming connections from a Meshnet peer. The connections can be initiated from the same local network or from the outside.
Figure 1. Remote access enabled
As illustrated in the model above, data can be exchanged in both directions. This two-way communication between devices unlocks a variety of use cases, including but not limited to:
Your device does not accept connections from a Meshnet peer. If a connection is attempted (for example, using the
ping
command), it will fail because the recipient will not receive it.Figure 2. Remote access disabled
Having the remote access permission disabled prevents the peer from accessing any shared folders or services on your device.
If you want to change the status of the remote access permission, you can do so for each device individually. You can also check whether your peer has enabled or disabled the permission for your device.
To manage the remote access permission, proceed with the following instructions:
Windows
Android
iOS
macOS
Linux
Android TV
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- 2.On the left-side menu, select the Meshnettab.
- 3.Click the device that you want to alter the permissions for.
- 4.Under Remote access permissions, turn on or off the Remote access to your device toggle.
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- 2.Tap Meshnetat the bottom of the screen.
- 3.Select Manage devices.
- 4.Either tap your chosen device or tap the three-dot menu next to the device and select Manage device permissions.
- 5.Tap Remote access permissions to expand and turn on or off Remote access to your device.
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- 2.Tap Meshnetat the bottom of the screen.
- 3.Select Manage devices.
- 4.Tap the Permissions area under the device that you want to alter the permissions for.
- 5.Under Remote access permissions, turn on or off Remote access to your device.
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- 2.On the left-side menu, select the Meshnetmenu.
- 3.Click the Morebutton next to the device that you want to alter the permissions for.
- 4.Select the Don't allow remote access to your device or the Allow remote access to your device option.
- 1.Open the terminal.
- 2.Run the following command to list your Meshnet peers:nordvpn meshnet peer list
- 3.Note the Nord name of the peer you want to alter permissions for.
- 4.To either allow or disable the permission, use one of the following commands, replacing
<NordName>
with the peer’s Nord name or Meshnet IP:nordvpn meshnet peer incoming allow <NordName>nordvpn meshnet peer incoming deny <NordName>
Tip
To find your peer's Nord name faster, start typing the name and press Tab. The system will auto-complete the name based on matching peers.
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- 2.Navigate to the Meshnet section.
- 3.Select Devices and choose the appropriate device category.
- 4.Choose the device you want to alter the permissions for.
- 5.Select Incoming connections and choose Allow or Don’t allow.
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