# NordVPN Meshnet privacy rating

Free mesh networking feature of the NordVPN apps that links devices directly over NordLynx, a WireGuard-based protocol. Meshnet is free to use.

## Summary

NordVPN Meshnet scores 29 out of 100 (grade F) on the mesh VPNs and private networks criteria. It meets 1 of 7 criteria: no ads or data sales. It partly meets open source and keys stay on devices. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and self-hosted coordination server. Still needing evidence: independent audit and no connection logs by default. It is based in Panama: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.

- Website: https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/
- Source code: https://github.com/NordSecurity/libtelio
- License: GPL-3.0
- Jurisdiction: Panama. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Category: [Mesh VPNs and private networks](https://privacyratings.com/mesh-vpns/)
- Also rated: [NordVPN](https://privacyratings.com/vpns/nordvpn/) (VPN providers)
- Grade: F (29/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Partial | The libtelio networking library and the Linux app are GPL-3.0. The other apps and the coordination servers are closed source. | https://github.com/NordSecurity/libtelio/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The Android app includes AppsFlyer, Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.nordvpn.android/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free to use and funded by NordVPN subscriptions, with no ads in the apps. | https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/ |
| Independent audit | Unknown |  |  |
| Keys stay on devices | Partial | Connections are described as end-to-end encrypted, but where keys are created and what relays can see is not documented. | https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/getting-started/meshnet-explained |
| Self-hosted coordination server | No | Only NordVPN's hosted service can be used. |  |
| No connection logs by default | Unknown |  |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mesh-vpns/nordvpn-meshnet/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mesh-vpns/nordvpn-meshnet.md