Using traffic routing on iOS

Learn how to handle Meshnet's traffic routing feature on iOS.

Before you begin

To start using traffic routing, make sure that the device you want to route traffic through meets the following criteria:

• The NordVPN app is running, and the Meshnet feature is enabled in the app.

• The device is connected to your Meshnet.

• The Traffic routing through your device permission is granted for your client device. To learn more, see Traffic routing permissions.

Note

You can add devices to your Meshnet in two ways, depending on device ownership:

• To add your own device, just enable Meshnet on that device. See Using Meshnet on iOS for details.

• To add an external device, send an invitation via the NordVPN app with the owner's email. Ensure the invitation is accepted. See Adding external Meshnet devices on iOS.

Start routing traffic

To start routing traffic on iOS, follow these steps:

1. Open NordVPN and select the Meshnet tab at the bottom.

2. Tap Route traffic.

3. Find the host device that you want to use and tap it.

Upon establishing the connection, the device’s icon will change.

Alternatively, you can do the following:

1. Open NordVPN and tap Traffic routing.

   

2. Find the device that you want to use as a host and tap it.

Once connected, you will see the host device’s Nord name on the main application page.

Stop routing traffic

To stop traffic routing, you can use the following methods:

• Tap the Disconnect button on the main application page.

  

• Tap on the host device in the Route traffic menu.

  

Note

Connection pause is currently not available while routing traffic through a Meshnet peer device.