# Linking external Meshnet devices on iPhone/iPad 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 iPhone/iPad To add an external device to your Meshnet, invite its owner using their NordVPN account email: 1. Open **NordVPN**. 2. At the bottom of the screen, tap **Products** > **Meshnet** , and select **Manage devices**.
"Manage devices" menu highlighted
3. Tap **Link external device**.
Selecting the "Link external device" button.
4. Enter the email address of the NordVPN user you're inviting to have access to your Meshnet.
Entering the email address of a NordVPN user
5. 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.\ 6. Tap **Send invitation**.
"Send invitation" button highlighted on the Link new device screen.
7. 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](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-android.md#accept-an-invitation-on-android) * [Accepting an invitation on iPhone/iPad](#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 **External 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. In the **Meshnet** view, navigate to **Manage devices** > **Invitations**. 2. Under **Sent**, locate the invitation you want to withdraw and tap **Cancel**.
"Cancel" button highlighted next to a sent invitation.
3. Tap **Cancel invitation** to confirm. ## Accept an invitation on iPhone/iPad 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 iOS, follow these steps to accept the invite: 1. Open the **NordVPN** app. 2. Go to **Products** > **Meshnet** . 3. Navigate to **Manage devices** and then select **Invitations**. 4. Under **Received**, locate the invitation you want to accept and tap it.
Received invitation is highlighted.
5. 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.\ 6. Tap **Accept invitation**. Once the invitation is accepted, the inviter's device will appear under the **External devices** tab of the **Manage devices** menu.
Newly linked device highlighted under the "External devices" tab.
{% 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 **External 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-ios.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.