# Meshnet docs ## Meshnet docs - [Overview](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/readme.md): Explore our guides and articles to get a sense of what Meshnet is and how it can be used. - [Meshnet explained](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/meshnet-explained.md): Learn what Meshnet is and how it differs from traditional networks. - [How to start using Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application - [Using Meshnet on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-windows.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application on your Windows device. - [Using Meshnet on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-android.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application on your Android device. - [Using Meshnet on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-ios.md): Learn how to use Meshnet through the NordVPN application on your iOS/iPadOS devices. - [Using Meshnet on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-macos.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application on your macOS device. - [Using Meshnet on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-linux.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application on your Linux device. - [Using Meshnet on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/how-to-start-using-meshnet/using-meshnet-on-android-tv.md): Learn how to use Meshnet via the NordVPN application on your Android TV device. - [How to use Meshnet securely](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/use-meshnet-securely.md): Learn how to avoid security risks while using Meshnet. - [Linking devices in Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet.md): Learn how to allow other NordVPN users' devices to access your device within Meshnet - [Linking external Meshnet devices on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-meshnet-devices-on-windows.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on Windows. - [Linking external Meshnet devices on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-android.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on Android. - [Linking external Meshnet devices on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-ios.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on iOS/iPadOS. - [Linking external Meshnet devices on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-macos.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on macOS. - [Linking external Meshnet devices on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/adding-external-meshnet-devices-on-linux.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on Linux. - [Linking external Meshnet devices on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/linking-devices-in-meshnet/linking-external-meshnet-devices-on-android-tv.md): Learn how to expand your Meshnet by linking other users' devices on Android TV. - [Explaining permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions.md): Find out how Meshnet permissions function and are controlled. - [Remote access permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/remote-access-permissions.md): Learn the functionality of the remote access permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu. - [File sharing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/file-sharing-permissions.md): Learn the functionality of the file sharing permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu. - [Traffic routing permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/traffic-routing-permissions.md): Learn the functionality of the traffic routing permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu. - [Local network permissions](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/explaining-permissions/local-network-permissions.md): Learn the functionality of the local network permission and how to manage it in the Meshnet permission menu. - [Renaming devices in Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for devices in your Meshnet. - [Renaming devices on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/windows.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for your Meshnet peer devices on Windows. - [Renaming devices on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/android.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for your Meshnet peer devices on Android. - [Renaming devices on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/ios.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for your Meshnet peer devices on iOS/iPadOS. - [Renaming devices on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/macos.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for your Meshnet peer devices on macOS. - [Renaming devices on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/renaming-devices/linux.md): Learn how to set custom nicknames for your Meshnet peer devices on Linux. - [Sharing files in Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet. - [Sharing files on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-windows.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on Windows. - [Sharing files on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-android.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on Android. - [Sharing files on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-ios.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on iOS. - [Sharing files on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-macos.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on macOS. - [Sharing files on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-linux.md): Learn how to send and receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on Linux. - [Sharing files on Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/sharing-files-in-meshnet/sharing-files-androidtv.md): Learn how to receive files securely and easily over Meshnet on Android TV. - [Routing traffic in Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet.md): Learn how to use the traffic routing feature of Meshnet on all compatible operating systems. - [Routing traffic from Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-windows.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on Windows. - [Routing traffic from Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-android.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on Android. - [Routing traffic from iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-ios.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on iOS/iPadOS. - [Routing traffic from macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-macos.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on macOS. - [Routing traffic from Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-linux.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on Linux. - [Routing traffic from Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet/traffic-routing-androidtv.md): Learn how to handle Meshnet’s traffic routing feature on Android TV. - [Gaming](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming.md): Learn how you can play multiplayer online games over Meshnet. - [How to set up a private Minecraft server with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/make-private-minecraft-server.md): Learn how to set up a Minecraft server using Meshnet on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and enjoy a private game with your friends. - [How to set up a private Stardew Valley server with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/stardew-valley.md): Learn how to host your Stardew Valley server on desktop devices and play with your friends using Meshnet. - [How to play Quake 3 Arena over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/quake3-arena.md): Learn how to host a Quake 3 Arena server on Windows and play with your friends via Meshnet. - [How to set up a private Team Fortress 2 server with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/team-fortress2.md): Discover how to set up your own Team Fortress 2 server using Meshnet on Windows and Linux and enjoy private gaming sessions with your friends. - [How to set up a remote game-streaming server for Moonlight](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-set-up-a-remote-game-streaming-server-for-moonlight.md): Discover how to configure a remotely accessible game-streaming server on Windows, macOS, and Linux using Meshnet. - [How to set up a Palworld dedicated server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/palworld-dedicated-server.md): Discover how you can use Meshnet to configure your own Palworld server and play on it with your friends. - [How to play Fallout: New Vegas multiplayer over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/fallout-multiplayer.md): Learn how you can use Meshnet to play Fallout: New Vegas in multiplayer mode. - [How to set up a private Factorio server with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/gaming/factorio-server.md): Learn how Meshnet can help you run a personal Factorio server. - [Remote files and media access](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access.md): Learn how to access your files and other resources remotely over Meshnet. - [How to set up and access shared folders](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing.md): Learn how to configure shared folders on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and access them from all devices using Meshnet. - [Configure and access shared folders on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-windows.md): Learn how to configure shared folders and access them on Windows over Meshnet. - [Configure and access shared folders on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-macos.md): Learn how to configure shared folders and access them on macOS over Meshnet. - [Configure and access shared folders on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/configure-and-access-shared-folders-on-linux.md): Learn how to configure shared folders and access them on Linux over Meshnet. - [Access shared folders from Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/access-shared-folders-on-android.md): Learn how to access shared folders from an Android device over Meshnet. - [Access shared folders from iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/access-shared-folders-on-ios.md): Learn how to access shared folders from an iOS/iPadOS device over Meshnet. - [Access shared folders from Android TV](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-folder-sharing/access-shared-folders-from-android-tv.md): Learn how to access shared folders from an Android TV device over Meshnet. - [How to watch videos over Meshnet using Kodi](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/watch-videos-using-kodi.md): Learn how to configure your personal video library on a desktop device and access it remotely using Kodi — a free and open-source media player application developed by the Kodi Foundation. - [How to configure and access a Jellyfin media server remotely](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/access-jellyfin-media-sever-remotely.md): Learn how to configure the Jellyfin media system on Windows, macOS, and Linux and access it remotely from other devices using Meshnet. - [How to set up a Plex media server and access it remotely](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/set-up-remote-plex-media-server.md): Discover how to configure a personal media library using the Plex media server on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and access it remotely over Meshnet. - [How to set up a remote NAS using OpenMediaVault and Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/remote-openmediavault-nas.md): Learn how to set up a remotely accessible NAS using OpenMediaVault and Meshnet. - [How to set up a remote picture library with LibrePhotos and Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/librephotos-picture-library.md): Discover how to configure a personal picture library using Librephotos and access it remotely over Meshnet. - [How to use Syncthing for remote continuous file synchronization](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/syncthing-file-synchronization.md): Learn how to securely synchronize files between remote devices using Syncthing with Meshnet. - [How to set up a remote Airsonic music server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/airsonic-music-server.md): Discover how to configure a music server using Airsonic on Windows, macOS, and Linux and access it remotely over Meshnet. - [How to set up HTTP File Server for remote file access](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/http-file-server.md): Discover how to use HTTP File Server on Windows, macOS, and Linux devices to remotely share and download files over Meshnet. - [How to set up a remote audiobook server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/audiobook-server.md): Learn how to configure a personal audiobook server and listen to it remotely using Meshnet. - [How to host a remote Kavita e-book server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/kavita-ebook-server.md): Discover how to set up a Kavita e-book server to manage your digital library and access it remotely over Meshnet. - [How to set up and remotely access Immich using Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-files-media-access/immich-remote-access.md): Discover how you can configure and remotely access Immich with Meshnet. - [Remote device access](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access.md): Learn how to access your devices remotely by using Meshnet. - [How to log in to your PC remotely over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely.md): Learn how to access your computer remotely over Meshnet from Windows, macOS, or Linux. - [Connect to a Windows device](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely/connect-to-windows.md): Learn how to access a Windows computer over Meshnet remotely from any platform. - [Connect to a macOS device](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely/connect-to-macos.md): Learn how to access a macOS computer over Meshnet from Windows, macOS, or Linux. - [Connect to a Linux device](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/log-in-to-pc-remotely/connect-to-linux.md): Learn how to access a Linux computer over Meshnet from Windows, macOS, or Linux. - [How to access remote systems over Meshnet using SSH](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/access-remote-systems-over-ssh.md): Discover the best practices for accessing remote systems securely over Meshnet using SSH, including key-based authentication. - [How to access your IP camera over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/access-ip-camera.md): Learn how to access your home IP camera remotely using Meshnet. - [How to use Home Assistant remotely over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/home-assistant.md): Learn how to configure Home Assistant using Docker on Windows, macOS, and Linux and access it remotely using Meshnet. - [How to make secure macOS Time Machine backups from anywhere](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/macos-time-machine-backups.md): Discover how to create remote Time Machine backups for your Mac with Meshnet. - [How to use Ansible over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/ansible-over-meshnet.md): Learn how to configure Ansible for remote connections over Meshnet on macOS and Linux. - [How to access files in your NAS from anywhere without compromising its security](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/access-nas.md): Discover how to access your NAS data remotely in a secure way over Meshnet. - [How to set up a phone as a security camera with remote access](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/phone-security-camera.md): Discover how you can reuse a mobile phone as an IP camera with remote access over Meshnet. - [How to assign custom host names to Meshnet services using Nginx proxy manager](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/custom-host-names-using-reverse-proxy.md): Learn how to use the Nginx proxy manager to create custom host names for Meshnet services. - [How to use Proxmox VE remotely over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/use-proxmox-remotely.md): Learn how you can incorporate Meshnet into your Proxmox VE configuration for secure remote access. - [How to set up a remotely controlled 3D printer](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/3d-printer.md): Learn how you can integrate Meshnet into your 3D printing setup for remote control. - [How to set up and remotely access a CasaOS server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/casaos-remote-access.md): Learn how to set up a personal Linux server with CasaOS and remotely access it over Meshnet. - [How to set up OpenClaw AI assistant with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/remote-access/openclaw-ai-assistant.md): Learn how to configure a personal AI assistant using OpenClaw and remotely access it over Meshnet. - [Joint projects](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects.md): Learn how to set up and work on joint projects over Meshnet. - [How to set up an NGINX web server and remotely access it over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/nginx-web-server-access.md): Learn how to configure an NGINX web server on Windows, macOS, and Linux and remotely access it using Meshnet. - [How to use Nextcloud file syncing with Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/nextcloud-file-syncing.md): Learn how to deploy a Nextcloud Docker container for remote file syncing over Meshnet. - [How to set up pair programming using tmux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/pair-programming-tmux.md): Learn how to use tmux for remote pair programming on macOS and Linux over Meshnet. - [How to set up a Visual Studio Code server for remote development over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/vs-code-server.md): Learn how to set up a Visual Studio Code server on Linux and macOS and access it remotely using Meshnet. - [How to use Meshnet for multi-screen Node.js development](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/nodejs-multi-screen-development.md): Discover how you can optimize your Node.js development processes using Meshnet. - [How to use the Multi-user editing plugin in Unreal Engine over Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/unreal-engine-multi-user-editing.md): Discover how to collaborate on your Unreal Engine projects using the Multi-user editing plugin over Meshnet. - [How to set up a private Mumble voice chat server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/mumble-voice-chat-server.md): Discover how you can host a private Mumble voice chat server on Windows, macOS, and Linux and communicate with your friends over Meshnet. - [How to host a private Rocket.Chat server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/joint-projects/private-rocket.chat-server.md): Learn how to self-host a Rocket.Chat server on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and connect with your friends over Meshnet. - [Own VPN server setup](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing.md): Learn how to effectively utilize the traffic routing feature of Meshnet. - [How to set up a VPN server through self-hosting or with DigitalOcean](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/set-up-your-own-vpn-server.md): Learn how to create and configure a self-hosted or a cloud VPN server using Meshnet. - [How to create a VPN server with Microsoft Azure](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-azure.md): Learn how to create a personal VPN server using Microsoft Azure and Meshnet. - [How to create a VPN server with AWS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-aws.md): Discover how to create and configure your private VPN server using AWS and Meshnet. - [How to create a VPN server with Google Cloud](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-google-cloud.md): Learn how to build your own VPN server with Google Cloud and Meshnet. - [How to create a VPN server with Linode](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-linode.md): Discover how to create your custom VPN server using Linode and Meshnet. - [How to create a VPN server with Hetzner](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-hetzner.md): Learn how to configure a personal VPN server with Hetzner and Meshnet. - [Network protection](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/security.md): Learn how to improve your network protection over Meshnet. - [How to set up your network protection with Pi-hole](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/security/pi-hole.md): Learn how to use Pi-hole for remote network protection over Meshnet. - [How to set up your own DNS server](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/security/how-to-set-up-your-own-dns-server.md): Learn how to set up your personal DNS server on Linux and macOS and use it remotely over Meshnet. - [How to protect your network with AdGuard Home](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/security/protect-network-with-adguard-home.md): Learn how to protect your network remotely by using AdGuard Home as your DNS server over Meshnet. - [How to set up a VPN router using Meshnet](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/security/vpn-router.md): Learn how to transform a Linux device into a VPN router using Meshnet’s traffic routing capabilities. - [Common issues on Windows](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/troubleshooting/windows.md): Learn how to effectively tackle Meshnet-related problems on Windows. - [Common issues on Android](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/troubleshooting/android.md): Learn how to effectively tackle Meshnet-related problems on Android. - [Common issues on iPhone/iPad](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/troubleshooting/ios.md): Learn how to effectively tackle Meshnet-related problems on iOS/iPadOS. - [Common issues on macOS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/troubleshooting/mac.md): Learn how to effectively tackle Meshnet-related problems on macOS. - [Common issues on Linux](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/troubleshooting/linux.md): Learn how to effectively tackle Meshnet-related problems on Linux. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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