# Routing traffic from Android ## Before you begin To start using traffic routing, make sure that the device you want to route traffic through meets the following criteria: * The NordVPN app is running, and the Meshnet feature is enabled in the app. * The device is connected to your Meshnet. * The **Traffic routing through your device** permission is granted for your client device. To learn more, see [Traffic routing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/traffic-routing-permissions). {% hint style="info" %} **Note** You can add devices to your Meshnet in two ways, depending on device ownership: * To add your own device, just enable Meshnet on that device. See [Using Meshnet on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-android#add-your-own-devices) for details. * To add an external device, send an invitation via the NordVPN app with the owner's email. Ensure the invitation is accepted. See [Adding external Meshnet devices on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-android). {% endhint %} ## Start routing traffic To start routing traffic from your Android device, follow these steps: 1. Open **NordVPN.** 2. Do one of the following: 1. At the top of the screen, tap **Search all locations**. 2. Under the map, tap **All locations >**.
Letter "a" on the "Search all locations" text field at the top of the screen and letter "b" next to the "All locations >" button.
3. Select the **Meshnet** tab. 4. If Meshnet is disabled, tap **Turn on Meshnet** to enable the feature. 5. Locate the device that you want to route traffic through and tap it.
Selecting a macOS devices as a traffic routing host.
{% hint style="success" %} **Tip** If you see "No permission" under the desired device, ensure that the peer device has granted your device the [traffic routing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/explaining-permissions/traffic-routing-permissions#changing-permissions). {% endhint %} Upon establishing the connection, you will see the host device’s Nord name on the **Home** page.
App main screen showing that a traffic routing connection is active.
{% hint style="success" %} **Tip** You can use the NordVPN [What is my IP](https://nordvpn.com/what-is-my-ip/) website to confirm that your public IP has changed. The newly assigned IP address should be the same as the traffic routing host device's. {% endhint %} ## Stop routing traffic To stop traffic routing, you can use the following methods: * Tap the **Disconnect** button on the **Home** page.
"Disconnect" button from the main app screen highlighted.
* Tap the host device again in the **Meshnet** tab of search.
Traffic routing host device highlighted in the "Devices" dropdown list.
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