# Using Meshnet on Android
## Before you begin
Verify that you have the following:
* Android 9 or later (including ChromeOS)
* [NordVPN installed](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19449000730385-How-to-setup-NordVPN-on-Android)
## Enable Meshnet on Android
To turn on Meshnet on your device, complete these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN**. Log in if necessary.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap **Products** and select **Meshnet** :
3. Turn on the **Meshnet** toggle.
4. If a prompt asking permission to set up a VPN connection appears, accept it to continue.
You should now see a message confirming that Meshnet is on. Your device is assigned a unique Nord name and a Meshnet IP address, both of which you can use to access the device from other linked devices.
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**Note**
Nord names are unique, automatically assigned host names for all devices in Meshnet.
The format is `-.nord`, where `` is the username of your Nord Account email address and `` is the name of a mountain or mountain range. For example, `secret.meerkat-alps.nord`.
Additionally, you can [rename devices](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/android) with custom nicknames for more convenient device management.
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## Add devices to Meshnet
You can add devices to your Meshnet in two ways, depending on whether the device is your own or belongs to another NordVPN user.
### Add your personal devices
To add more devices to your Meshnet, just install the NordVPN app on the devices you want to connect, log in with your account, and enable Meshnet. They will connect automatically.
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**Note**
Meshnet allows you to add up to 10 devices that use the same NordVPN account.
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### Add trusted external devices
To add a device owned by another NordVPN user, send an invitation through the NordVPN app specifying their email address. When they accept the invitation in their NordVPN app, their device becomes part of your Meshnet.
For detailed guidance on adding external devices, refer to [Adding external Meshnet devices on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-android).
## Manage devices
To view connected devices, add external ones, or unlink those already added, navigate to **Products** > **Meshnet** > **Manage devices**.
### Copy a device's Nord name or IP address
1. Open **NordVPN.**
2. Navigate to **Products** > **Meshnet** > **Manage devices**.
3. Under the **Linked devices** tab, locate the desired device.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to the device and choose **Copy device's Nord name** or **Copy device's IP address**.
### Unlink devices
To unlink your device from Meshnet, follow these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN**.
2. Go to **Products** > **Meshnet** > **Manage devices**.
3. Under the **Linked devices** tab, find the device you want to remove.
4. Tap the three-dot menu next to the device and choose **Unlink device**.
5. Tap **Unlink** to confirm.
To unlink multiple devices simultaneously:
1. Touch and hold anywhere under **Linked devices**.
2. Select the devices you want to unlink.
3. Tap the Bin button that appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap **Unlink selected** to confirm.
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**Tip**
To link your personal device back, restart Meshnet on the unlinked device.
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### Manage devices via the Nord Account dashboard
Alternatively, you can view and unlink your connected devices on the [Nord Account](https://my.ndaccount.com/) website. To access this feature:
1. Log in to your Nord account dashboard.
2. Select the **Meshnet (by NordVPN)** card.
You should now see a list of your linked devices.
#### Unlink devices via the dashboard
The Nord Account dashboard allows you to unlink both peer devices and your own.
1. Go to the [Nord Account](https://my.ndaccount.com/) website and log in to your NordVPN account.
2. Select the **Meshnet (by NordVPN)** card.
3. Find the device that you want to unlink and tap **See linked devices**.
4. Tap **Remove from Meshnet**.
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If you wish to disconnect peer devices, tap **Unlink device** next to the device you want to remove.
5. Tap **Unlink** to confirm.
## See also
For information on managing device access within your network, see [Explaining permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions).
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