Routing traffic from iPhone/iPad
Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on iOS/iPadOS.
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.
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 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.
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 Meshnet tab
To start routing traffic from the Meshnet tab, follow these steps:
Tap Route traffic.
Find the host device that you want to use and tap it.
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.
Upon establishing the connection, the device’s icon will change.
Method 2: From the main screen
To initiate a routing connection from the main screen:
Open NordVPN and tap Traffic routing.
Find the device that you want to use as a host and tap it.
Once connected, you will see the host device’s Nord name on the main application page.
Stop routing traffic
To stop traffic routing, you can use the following methods:
Tap the Disconnect button on the main application page.
Tap on the host device in the Route traffic menu.
Note
Connection pause is currently not available while routing traffic through a Meshnet peer device.
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