# Routing traffic from iPhone/iPad
## 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).
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**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 iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-ios#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 iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-ios).
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## Start routing traffic
You can use the following two methods to start a traffic routing connection on an iPhone or an iPad.
### Method 1: From the search screen
To initiate a routing connection from the main screen:
1. Open **NordVPN**.
2. Do one of the following:
1. At the top of the screen tap the **Search all locations** text field.
2. Under the map, tap **All locations >**.
3. Select the **Meshnet** tab.
4. Find the device that you want to route traffic through and tap it.
Once connected, you will see the host device’s Nord name on the main application page.
### Method 2: From the Meshnet view
To start routing traffic from the Meshnet tab, follow these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN.**
2. Select **Products** 
> **Meshnet** 
.
3. Tap **Route traffic**.
4. Find the device you want to route traffic through and tap it.
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**Tip**
If you do not see the desired device in the list, ensure that the peer device is active and has granted your device the [traffic routing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/explaining-permissions/traffic-routing-permissions#changing-permissions).
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Upon establishing the connection, the device’s icon will change.
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**Note**
When routing traffic for the first time, you will receive a prompt detailing the caveats of traffic routing. Read this information and tap **I understand** to proceed with the connection.
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## Stop routing traffic
To stop traffic routing, you can use the following methods:
* Tap the **Disconnect** button on the main application page.
* Tap the host device in **Products** > **Meshnet** > **Route traffic**.
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**Note**
Connection pause is currently not available while routing traffic through a Meshnet peer device.
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