# Linking external Meshnet devices on Android TV

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 TV <a href="#sending-an-invitation" id="sending-an-invitation"></a>

To add an external device to your Meshnet, invite its owner using their NordVPN account email:

1. On your Android TV device, open **NordVPN** and navigate to the **Meshnet** <img src="/files/ZKtk7xbdpRRtNXmrvNrx" alt="" data-size="line"> tab.
2. Select **Invitations** > **Link external device**.

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3. Select **Enter email address**.
4. Enter the email address of the NordVPN user you’re inviting to have access to your Meshnet.

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5. Review the invitation and choose if you want to allow or deny [remote access](/features/explaining-permissions/remote-access-permissions.md) and [receiving files](/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions.md) from the invitee.
6. Select **Send invitation**.

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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](/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-on-macos)
   * [Accepting an invitation on Linux](/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-linux.md#accept-an-invitation-on-linux)
   * [Accepting an invitation on Android TV](#accept-an-invitation-on-android-tv)

Once the invitation is accepted, your peer's device will appear under **Linked devices**.

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**Tip**

If needed, you can cancel the pending invitation by selecting it under the **Invitations** section and choosing **Cancel invitation**.
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## Accept an invitation on Android TV

To complete the device linking process, the recipient needs to accept the invitation in their NordVPN app.

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**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).
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To accept an invitation on an Android TV device:

1. Open **NordVPN** and navigate to the **Meshnet** <img src="/files/ZKtk7xbdpRRtNXmrvNrx" alt="" data-size="line"> tab.
2. Select **Invitations**, choose the active invitation you want to accept.

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3. Select if you want to allow or deny [remote access](/features/explaining-permissions/remote-access-permissions.md) and [receiving files](/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions.md) from the inviter’s device.
4. Select **Accept invitation**.

If you have NordVPN installed on multiple devices, you need to accept the invitation on each device individually.

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**Note**

The invitation stays active, allowing you time to accept it on all devices, and it expires after 72 hours if not canceled earlier.
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After accepting the invitation, both your device and the inviter's device join each other's external devices list. You can find the newly linked device in **Devices** > **External devices**.

## 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.


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