# Linking external Meshnet devices on Android Linking a device of another Meshnet user allows for reciprocal access between your devices, which can be limited by setting specific [permissions](/features/explaining-permissions.md) if needed. ## Send an invitation from Android To add an external device to your Meshnet, invite its owner using their NordVPN account email: 1. In your **NordVPN** app, navigate to **Products** > **Meshnet** . 2. Tap **Manage devices** and then select **Link external device**.
"Link external device" button highlighted.
3. Enter the email address of the NordVPN user you're inviting to your Meshnet.
Email address entered in the designated field
4. Select permissions for the other user's device to set the access level you're comfortable with.\ * [**Allow remote access**](/features/explaining-permissions/remote-access-permissions.md): keep this permission selected to stay accessible via Meshnet. * [**Allow receiving files**](/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions.md): keep this permission selected to allow file sending from the invitee.\ 5. Tap **Send invitation**.
"Send invitation" button highlighted.
6. Wait for the recipient to accept the invitation. For details, consult the appropriate guides: * [Accepting an invitation on Windows](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-meshnet-devices-on-windows.md#accept-an-invitation-on-windows) * [Accepting an invitation on Android](#accept-an-invitation-on-android) * [Accepting an invitation on iPhone/iPad](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-ios.md#accept-an-invitation-on-iphone-ipad) * [Accepting an invitation on macOS](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-macos.md#accept-an-invitation) * [Accepting an invitation on Linux](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-linux.md#accept-an-invitation) * [Accepting an invitation on Android TV](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/linking-external-meshnet-devices-on-android-tv.md#accept-an-invitation-on-android-tv) Once the invitation is accepted, your peer's device will appear under the **Linked devices** tab of the **Manage devices** menu. ### Optional: Withdraw an invitation Invitations automatically expire after 72 hours if not canceled earlier. To withdraw a pending invitation: 1. On the **Meshnet** menu, navigate to **Manage devices** > **Invitations**. 2. Under **Sent**, locate the invitation you want to withdraw and tap it.
Outgoing invitation highlighted.
3. Select **Cancel invitation** to confirm. ## Accept an invitation on Android To complete the device linking process, the recipient needs to accept the invitation in their NordVPN app. {% hint style="warning" %} **Caution** Ensure that the invitation you accept is from a user you know and trust. For more information, see [How to use Meshnet securely](/getting-started/use-meshnet-securely.md). {% endhint %} If you're on Android, follow these steps to accept the invite: 1. Open the **NordVPN** app and go to **Products** > **Meshnet** . 2. Navigate to **Manage devices** and then select **Invitations**. 3. From the **Received** list, choose the desired invitation.
Received invitation highlighted.
4. Select permissions for the inviter's device to set the access level you're comfortable with.\ * [**Allow receiving files**](/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions.md): keep this permission selected to allow file sending from the invitee. * [**Allow remote access**](/features/explaining-permissions/remote-access-permissions.md): keep this permission selected to stay accessible via Meshnet.\ 5. Tap **Accept invitation**. After accepting the invitation, your peer's device will appear under the **Linked devices** tab of the **Manage devices** menu. Tap **External** to locate it quickly.
Newly added device visible under "Linked devices".
{% hint style="info" %} **Note** If you have Meshnet on multiple devices, you'll need to individually accept the invitation on each device to link them all. {% endhint %} ## Checklist for device linking If the device is not showing up in your **Linked devices** list, refer to the following checklist to address common issues: * [ ] Verify the email address you entered when sending the invitation. * [ ] Confirm that the recipient has accepted the invitation. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-android.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.