# Using Meshnet on Windows
## Before you begin
Verify that you have the following:
* Windows 10 (a 64-bit edition) or later
* [NordVPN installed](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19472023025169-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Windows-10-and-11)
## Enable Meshnet on Windows
To turn on Meshnet on your device, complete these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN**. Log in if necessary.
2. On the left-side menu, select **Devices in Meshnet** :
3. Turn on the **Meshnet** toggle.
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 the device from other linked devices.
You can find your device's Meshnet information under the **Personal devices** category.
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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-andes.nord`.
Additionally, you can [rename devices](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/windows) 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. 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 Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-meshnet-devices-on-windows).
## Manage devices
All the devices you've linked appear on the **Devices in Meshnet** tab, under the **Personal devices** and **External devices** categories.
### Unlink devices
To unlink your device from Meshnet, follow these steps:
1. Open **NordVPN** and select **Devices in Meshnet** .
2. Locate the device you want to disconnect.
3. Click the three-dot menu and choose **Unlink this device**.
4. Confirm that you want to unlink the device by clicking **Unlink**.
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**Tip**
To link your personal device back, restart Meshnet on the unlinked device.
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### Remove this device from Meshnet
If you want to unregister your device from Meshnet and disconnect it from all currently linked devices, take the following steps:
1. Open **NordVPN** and go to **Devices in Meshnet** .
2. Select the dropdown arrow next to the **Meshnet** toggle and click **Disable**.
3. Confirm your choice by clicking **Disable for this device**.
### 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.
#### 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. Under Services, select the **Meshnet (by NordVPN)** card**.**
3. Find the device that you want to unlink and select **Manage device** next to it.
4. Click **Remove from Meshnet**.
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If you wish to disconnect peer devices, select **Unlink device** next to the device you want to remove.
5. Click **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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