# Using Meshnet on iPhone/iPad
## Before you begin
Verify that you have the following:
* iOS/iPadOS 16.0 or later
* [NordVPN installed](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19451338152849-Installing-the-NordVPN-app-on-iPhone-or-iPad)
## Enable Meshnet on iPhone/iPad
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. Tap **Turn on**.
4. If you get a notification asking for your [permission to add VPN configurations](https://nordvpn.com/blog/ios-filtering-traffic-vpn/), tap **Allow** to continue.
5. Tap **Turn on** once again if required.
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-altai.nord`.
Additionally, you can [rename devices](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/ios) 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 own 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. As soon as 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 iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-ios).
## Manage devices
To view your list of devices, go to **Manage devices** > **Your devices**, as shown:
You have the option to see the Nord name or the Meshnet IP address as the primary identifier of your Meshnet devices.
To switch between the options, in the upper-right corner, tap the **More** button and select **Show IP address as primary** or **Show Nord name as primary**.
### Unlink devices
To unlink your device from Meshnet, follow these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN** and select **Products** > **Meshnet** .
2. Tap **Manage devices** and find the device you want to disconnect under **Your devices**.
3. Do any of the following:
* Swipe the device section left and tap the **Unlink** button that appears.
* Swipe the device row left until you see an alert message.
* Select the permissions section under the peer device and, in the upper-right corner, tap **Unlink**.
4. Tap **Unlink** 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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button and select **Show IP address as primary** or **Show Nord name as primary**.
### Unlink devices
To unlink your device from Meshnet, follow these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN** and select **Products** 
