# Using Meshnet on macOS ## Before you begin Verify that you have the following: * macOS Monterey 12 or later * [NordVPN installed](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445793501585-Installing-NordVPN-on-macOS) on your device ## Enable Meshnet on macOS To turn on Meshnet on your device, complete these steps: 1. Open **NordVPN**. [Log in](https://my.nordaccount.com/) if necessary. 2. From the left-side menu, select **Meshnet** :
Meshnet tab in the left sidebar highlighted.
3. In the **Overview** section, turn on the **Meshnet** toggle:
Turning on the Meshnet toggle.
4. In the dialog that appears, read the details about Meshnet using the **Continue** button to move forward. 5. Click **Turn on Meshnet**. If you get a notification asking for your permission to add VPN configurations, tap **Allow** to continue. When connected to Meshnet, your device is assigned a unique Nord name and a Meshnet IP address, both of which you can use to access your device from other linked devices.
The Nord name and Meshnet address of the macOS device are highlighted.
{% hint style="info" %} **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-himalayas.nord`. Additionally, you can [rename devices](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/macos) with custom nicknames for more convenient device management. {% endhint %} ## 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. {% hint style="info" %} **Note** Meshnet allows you to add up to 10 devices that use the same NordVPN account. {% endhint %} ### 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 macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-macos). ## Manage devices You can find a list of all your connected devices under the **Your devices** and **External devices** tabs.
Linked device displayed under Your devices
You have the option to see the Nord name or the Meshnet IP address as the primary identifier of your Meshnet peer devices. To switch between the options, next to your device's Meshnet information, click the **More** button and select **Set IP address as primary** or **Set Nord name as primary**.
Arrow pointing to the More button and the "Set IP address as primary" option is highlighted.
### Unlink devices 1. Open **NordVPN** and select **Meshnet** . 2. Next to the device you want to disconnect, click the **More** button and select **Unlink this device**.
Arrow pointing to the More button next to a peer device and the "Unlink this device" option is highlighted.
3. Click **Unlink** to confirm. {% hint style="success" %} **Tip** To link your personal device back, restart Meshnet on the unlinked device. {% endhint %} ### Manage devices via the Nord Account dashboard Alternatively, you can view a list of linked devices for each of your 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.
A list of linked devices is displayed at the Nord account dashboard in the Meshnet section
#### 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.
"Meshnet (by NordVPN)" card highlighted.
3. Find the device that you want to unlink and select **Manage device** next to it.
"Manage device" button highlighted next to a macOS device.
4. Click **Remove from Meshnet**.
"Remove from Meshnet" button highlighted.
\ If you wish to disconnect peer devices, select **Unlink device** next to the device you want to remove.
"Unlink device" button highlighted.
5. Click **Unlink** to confirm. ## See also For information managing device access within your network, see [Explaining permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions).