NordVPN Announces the End of Meshnet
As of Dec. 1, 2025, NordVPN’s Meshnet feature will be shut down due to low adoption rate with NordVPN users.
Written by Jackie Leavitt (Editor at Large)
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Meshnet allowed users to set up an encrypted tunnel between devices for sharing files, gaming and working on projects together. The peer-to-peer connections didn’t require connecting to an internet service provider or even to a NordVPN server, allowing for more privacy. Our guide on NordVPN Meshnet has more details.
Since the tool’s launch in 2022, NordVPN didn’t see users flock to the tool. In NordVPN’s official announcement about the decision, the company cited that the free tool required “significant ongoing resources” and only a small number of users engaged with the feature.
“As time went on, it became clear that while a small group of dedicated users valued Meshnet, it never really caught on the way we’d hoped. It had a clear purpose but didn’t resonate with the NordVPN community.”
When NordVPN shuts down Meshnet, the company will remove all functionality, including device linking, traffic routing through other devices and personal mesh networks. NordVPN says it will redirect freed-up resources toward improving the VPN’s speeds, security and other features.
NordVPN recommends seeking alternatives now. For file sharing, if you want to stay within the Nord family, users can subscribe to NordLocker (read our NordLocker review); you can also read our best file sharing services guide for more options For an alternative specifically for mesh networking, NordVPN’s blog post suggested ZeroTier.
If you want a service that combines VPN security with secure file sharing, you can also consider Proton Unlimited, which combines multiple services in one subscription, including cloud storage, VPN, email, and more. Internxt also offers storage and VPN combo plans. Read our Proton Drive review and Internxt review.