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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Connect to NordVPN (IKEv2/IPSec) on Windows
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The IKEv2/IPSec connection is one of the alternative methods to connect to NordVPN servers on your Windows PC. This is the preferred connection method among privacy enthusiasts because the IKEv2/IPSec security protocol is currently one of the most advanced on the market. That said, this manual setup lacks the additional features of the native NordVPN app and is a bit more complicated to set up.
Note: The Windows system configuration downgrades the cipher to the weaker 3DES-CBC encryption.Disclaimer: This connection method will require you to add the certificate to Trusted Root Authorities, which will apply to all certificates. This may put your system at the risk of an MITM attack if someone gets the private key of that certificate. While our private keys are completely secure and the chances of anything bad happening are very small, we recommend this connection method only if you cannot connect using our native app or other alternative way.To use this connection method, the only file you need to download and install is the NordVPN digital certificate. The connection application itself is already a part of Windows.
## Configuring the NordVPN digital certificate
1. Download the NordVPN certificate.Note: Your browser may try to save the file in its own certificate location or open it immediately. Make sure to download the file instead of just opening it. In Firefox, right-click the link above and select "Save link as." In Internet Explorer, select "Save" instead of "Open.” Chrome will download the file correctly. Double-click the “root.cer” file that you have just downloaded.
2. Click "Open."
3. Click "Install certificate."
4. Select "Local Machine" and click "Next."
5. Select “Place all certificates in the following store” and click “Browse.”
6. Select “Trusted root certification authorities.” Click “Ok” and then “Next.”
7. Click "Finish."
8. Click "Ok" in both the following windows.
9. Open the “Run” box by pressing the “Windows” key and the “R” key together on your keyboard. Type “certmgr.msc” in the “Run” box to open the certificates management tool.
10. Go to “Trusted root certification authorities,” open “Certificates,” and find the “NordVPN Root CA” file.
11. Right-click on the “NordVPN Root CA” file and select “Properties.”
12. Check the “Enable only for the following purposes” option and uncheck all the boxes except for the “Server authentication” box.
## 
13. Click "Ok" and "Apply."
## Setting up a VPN connection:
1. 1. Open the Windows “Start” menu and type “control panel” in the search bar. In the search results, click on “Control panel.”
2. Open the “Network and Internet” section.
3. Click on “Network and sharing center.”
4. Click "Set up a new connection or network."
5. Click “Connect to a workplace” and hit “Next.”
6. If asked "Do you want to use a connection that you already have?", select “No, create a new connection” and click “Next.”
7. Click “Use my Internet connection (VPN).”
8. In the “Internet address” field, type the hostname of the server suggested to you in your NordAccount server recommendation tab.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
5. Under the server IP, next to Available protocols, select IKEv2/IPSec.
6. In the window that pops up, copy the server hostname and use it in your IKEv2 manual connection setup.
7. When connecting to IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
1. 1. Open the “Network and sharing center” again and click “Change adapter settings.”
2. Right-click the adapter with the name you’ve just created, click “Properties,” and go to the “Security” tab.
3. Make sure the configuration is as follows:
Type of VPN: “IKEv2” Data encryption: “Require encryption (disconnect if server declines)” Authentication: “Use Extensible Authentication Protocol(EAP)” (select “EAP-MSCHAP v2” in the drop-down menu.)
4. Open the “Networking” tab and uncheck the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” box.
5. Click "Ok."
6. In the system tray located in the bottom-right corner of the screen, click on either the Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection icon and click “Network & internet settings.”
7. In the left sidebar of the settings, select “VPN,” find your created IKEv2 connection, and click on “Advanced options.”
8. Click "Edit" and enter your NordVPN service username and password from the NordVPN manual setup Service Credentials tab.
1. 1. Paste the service credentials to the Username and password windows and save it.
2. Click on the network icon again in the system tray in the bottom-right corner of the screen and click “Connect” under “NordVPN IKEv2.”
3. That’s it — you should now be connected.
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Linux IKEv2 MSCHAPv2 fix
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This is an alternative way to set up the ipsec.conf file (step 5 on our [main tutorial](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20371023942289-How-to-connect-to-NordVPN-with-IKEv2-IPSec-on-Linux)) if you are experiencing issues connecting with IKEv2 on Linux and receiving the No config named 'NordVPN' error after running the ipsec up NordVPN command. Set up the ipsec.conf file manually by running the following commands in the terminal:
```
sudo susudo printf '%s\n\t' 'conn NordVPN' 'keyexchange=ikev2' 'dpdaction=clear' 'dpddelay=300' 'eap_identity=Username' 'leftauth=eap-mschapv2' 'left=%defaultroute' 'leftsourceip=%config' 'right=fi2.nordvpn.com' 'rightauth=pubkey' 'rightsubnet=0.0.0.0/0' 'rightid=%fi2.nordvpn.com' 'rightca="C = PA, O = NordVPN, CN = NordVPN Root CA"' 'type=tunnel' 'auto=add' > /etc/ipsec.conf
```
Make sure to replace Username and server which is in our case fi2.nordvpn.com.After that, restart the ipsec:ipsec restartAnd start up the ipsec connection:
ipsec up NordVPN
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Configuring Linux Ubuntu setup (Standard User)
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These are the instructions to connect non-administrative account (newuser in this example) to VPN using Linux. The instructions were made using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and connecting to US #311 server using [UDP protocol](https://nordvpn.com/blog/tcp-or-udp-which-is-better/). Before following these instructions, please make sure at least 1-7 steps of our [Linux tutorial](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal) has already been completed.
1. Login to your admin account:
2. Create a new file and name it US311_UDP.sh or however you prefer. For the sake of convenience we will create the file in ~/Documents/ folder;
3. Open the US311_UDP.sh file and enter these two lines:#!/bin/bashsudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us311.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnSave and close the file;
4. Open Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run sudovisudo command. Afterwards, you will be prompted your administrator password, please enter it.It will open the /etc/sudoers.tmp file as shown below.
5. Using arrow keys navigate to the #Members of the admin group may gain root privileges and below the %admin ALL=(ALL) ALL entry type these three lines:newuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /home/blue_mountain/Documents/US311_UDP.shnewuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /usr/sbin/openvpnnewuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us311.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
6. Press Ctrl + X to close the file. Shortly afterwards you will be asked to press Y in order to save changes you have made. You will be required to press Enter to complete the changes;
7. Access your standard user account:
8. Open Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run cd /home/blue_mountain/Documents command:
9. Now you can use sh US311_UDP.sh command to use the previously created script to connect to VPN, though you will be required to enter your NordVPN credentials;
10. Wait for the VPN connection to be established. It is indicated by the Initialization Sequence Completed message.
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Linux GUI
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At this moment NordVPN Linux application does not have any graphical user interface and the application is used by entering the commands via the Linux terminal window.
Why do I see a NordVPN icon in the Taskbar Tray/Applications list? This icon is automatically generated by Linux whenever a successful installation of NordVPN has been established. Nevertheless, clicking it will not lead to a GUI.
In order to start using NordVPN on Linux, please follow this [guide](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
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Switching connection protocol to OpenVPN UDP or TCP on Linux
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1. Open the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut).
2. Enable OpenVPN with the following command:nordvpn set technology openvpn
3. Type the following command:nordvpn set protocol tcp (for OpenVPN TCP)ornordvpn set protocol udp (for OpenVPN UDP)
You can also read about the [difference between TCP and UDP](https://nordvpn.com/blog/tcp-or-udp-which-is-better/) protocols.
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How to use NordVPN Tray functionality on Linux
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With the release of the 3.18.0 NordVPN version for Linux, we introduce a new feature for all supported Linux devices – The tray icon. This feature allows you to see and control NordVPN connections more easily.
In order to connect to the VPN, you’ll have to install [NordVPN on your Linux](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/) device and log in.
## Using Tray on Linux
By default, the NordVPN Tray function should be visible at the top right of your screen when the VPN is open. In case you are unable to see it, open the terminal and enter any NordVPN-related command, such as:
```
nordvpn login
```
or
```
nordvpn
```
At the top right of your screen, you will see a white NordVPN logo. This means you’re not connected to the VPN:
When you click on it, you will see the following information:
* VPN connection status, which will indicate that you're disconnected;
* Quick connect button to connect to a recommended server;
* The settings button, where you can toggle the tray icon and notifications;
* The option to log in, or, if you are already logged in, you will see the email address of your account;
* Log out button;
* Quit button to close the app.
Once you’re connected, the NordVPN logo will be blue instead:
If you click on the blue logo, you will see your VPN connection status and information along with an additional disconnect button:
And now you know how to use the Tray functionality on Linux. Read more on using NordVPN on Linux.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Troubleshooting NordVPN connectivity issues on Linux
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If you’re having trouble connecting to NordVPN on your Linux device, you can try making a few adjustments. Check if the issue persists after following each set of Linux troubleshooting commands below.
1. Update the NordVPN app:
* Open the terminal.
* Type the following commands to update the app:sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)sudo apt upgrade (or sudo apt-get upgrade)
2. Reinstall the app:
* Type the following command to remove the app:sudo apt --purge autoremove nordvpn* (or sudo apt-get --purge autoremove nordvpn*)
* Reinstall the app following our tutorial on [how to install NordVPN on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
3. If you see the “Whoops! Cannot reach System Daemon” error, enter the following commands:
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
4. If you get an error message: “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”, try the following methods:
* Run the following command to restart the NordVPN daemon: sudo systemctl restart nordvpnd
* Try to disable IPv6 system-wide, as shown in [this](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) article.
5. If NordVPN is not connecting on Linux after you’ve tried all of the above, try connecting using the [manual connection method](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal).
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How to reach NordVPN customer support?
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While we don't offer phone support, we have different options to contact NordVPN customer support available 24/7 and ready to help you!
## Help Center
First off, if you run into any issues using NordVPN - check out our Help Center that is available in 14 languages: English, German, French, Danish, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese-Brazilian, Traditional Chinese.
You can change the language by scrolling down until you see the language change option and clicking on the language you prefer. This will ensure that you can look for information in a language comfortable for you.
After you have set the language you want to look information in, you can find solutions in the help center by either:
* Searching for information using Help Center's search bar, which will list out articles according to the keywords typed in the search query:
* Navigating to one of the categories available in the Help Center:
* [FAQ](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/categories/200593301-FAQ) - in this category you'll find Frequently asked questions and NordVPN app setup tutorials;
* [General info](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000293597-General-info) - here, you'll be able to find information on NordVPN functionalities, features, and SmartPlay;
* [Billing](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000293617-Billing) - this category covers payment, subscription, and account management topics;
* [Connectivity](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/categories/200614302-Connectivity) - the last category available covers troubleshooting articles, here you can find help regarding NordVPN connectivity, internet speed with NordVPN on, manual setups for routers and different OSes, proxies.
## Support agents
However, if you're looking for assistance on your specific case, you can reach out to our developed conversation bots or human customer support agents by:
* Chat
* Email
We have two teams to assist you:
* Customer Care & Billing Team: They can tell you about NordVPN, help set up your devices, make sure you can access streaming sites, and answer questions about dedicated IPs. As well as helpyou with your NordVPN subscription, account, or payments.
* Connection Team: They can assist with setting up NordVPN on your router, fixing advanced connectivity problems, and helping in places with internet restrictions.
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How to use NordVPN Tray functionality on Linux
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With the release of the 3.18.0 NordVPN version for Linux, we introduce a new feature for all supported Linux devices – The tray icon. This feature allows you to see and control NordVPN connections more easily.
In order to connect to the VPN, you’ll have to install [NordVPN on your Linux](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/) device and log in.
## Using Tray on Linux
By default, the NordVPN Tray function should be visible at the top right of your screen when the VPN is open. In case you are unable to see it, open the terminal and enter any NordVPN-related command, such as:
```
nordvpn login
```
or
```
nordvpn
```
At the top right of your screen, you will see a white NordVPN logo. This means you’re not connected to the VPN:
When you click on it, you will see the following information:
* VPN connection status, which will indicate that you're disconnected;
* Quick connect button to connect to a recommended server;
* The settings button, where you can toggle the tray icon and notifications;
* The option to log in, or, if you are already logged in, you will see the email address of your account;
* Log out button;
* Quit button to close the app.
Once you’re connected, the NordVPN logo will be blue instead:
If you click on the blue logo, you will see your VPN connection status and information along with an additional disconnect button:
And now you know how to use the Tray functionality on Linux. Read more on using NordVPN on Linux.
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Connecting to NordVPN (Linux Network Manager)
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To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
1. Download the [OpenVPN Configuration File Package](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip) and extract them into a folder of your choice.
2. Enter the following command to make sure that you have installed all of the available updates on your device system and OpenVPN network manager:sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome -y
3. Click on the network selection button in the upper-right corner of the screen, press VPN off, and select VPN settings from the drop-down menu.
4. A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
5. You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
6. You will be asked to select a file you would like to import. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the configuration files, select one of the files from the list, and click Open.
7. In the pop-up window, enter your NordVPN service username and password. Press Add.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
8. Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
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How to build the NordVPN Docker image
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Docker is a tool for easy deployment and management of applications in lightweight containers. Setting up NordVPN on a Docker container will secure your internet connection and protect your online privacy of other Docker containers as well.
## Setting up the Docker environment
To build the NordVPN Docker image on Linux, you will first need to set up the Docker environment:
1. [Install the Docker engine on Linux](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/).
2. Once you have Docker installed, go to the terminal.
3. Create a new directory for your image using this command:
```
mkdir <directory name>
```
4. Go to the created directory:
```
cd <path/to/directory>
```
5. Create a Dockerfile:
```
touch Dockerfile
```
6. Go to the file with your preferred text editor. In this example, we use nano.
```
nano Dockerfile
```
7. Copy and paste the following script into the file:
```
FROM ubuntu:24.04RUN apt-get update && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \ wget -qO /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/nordvpn_public.asc https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc && \ echo "deb https://repo.nordvpn.com/deb/nordvpn/debian stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nordvpn.list && \ apt-get update && \ apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends nordvpn && \ apt-get clean && \ rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*ENTRYPOINT /etc/init.d/nordvpn start && sleep 5 && /bin/bash -c "$@"CMD bash
```
8. Click Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally, Enter to save and exit.
Now, you've successfully set up a Docker environment for further NordVPN Docker image building.
## Building the NordVPN Docker image
After you have set up the environment in Docker, make sure you’re in the same directory you have just created, which stores the Dockerfile. Once you’re certain you’re in the correct directory, you can proceed with building the NordVPN Docker image by following these steps:
1. Build the image with this command (add your desired image name):
```
sudo docker build -t <image name> .
```
Note: Do not forget the dot at the end of the command line.
2. Run the image:
```
sudo docker run -it --hostname mycontainer --cap-add=NET_ADMIN --sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 <image name>
```
Explanation:-it - instructs Docker to allocate a pseudo-TTY connected to the container’s stdin; creating an interactive bash shell in the container;--cap-add - needed to successfully run the NordVPN Daemon and connect to our servers;--sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 - [disables IPv6 traffic on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) for the NordVPN container, making sure that there are no leaks after connecting to our servers.--hostname - the hostname for your container. The flag should be used to prevent Meshnet hostname from changing after restarting the Docker container.
3. [Login to NordVPN using a token](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20286980309265-How-to-use-a-token-with-NordVPN-on-Linux) method:
```
nordvpn login --token <your token>
```
After the steps are done, you have successfully set up NordVPN Docker image.
For more detailed information on how to use Docker, check the Docker documentation.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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Connecting to NordVPN (Linux Network Manager)
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To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
1. Download the [OpenVPN Configuration File Package](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip) and extract them into a folder of your choice.
2. Enter the following command to make sure that you have installed all of the available updates on your device system and OpenVPN network manager:sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome -y
3. Click on the network selection button in the upper-right corner of the screen, press VPN off, and select VPN settings from the drop-down menu.
4. A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
5. You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
6. You will be asked to select a file you would like to import. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the configuration files, select one of the files from the list, and click Open.
7. In the pop-up window, enter your NordVPN service username and password. Press Add.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
8. Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
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Configuring Linux Ubuntu setup (Standard User)
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These are the instructions to connect non-administrative account (newuser in this example) to VPN using Linux. The instructions were made using Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and connecting to US #311 server using [UDP protocol](https://nordvpn.com/blog/tcp-or-udp-which-is-better/). Before following these instructions, please make sure at least 1-7 steps of our [Linux tutorial](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal) has already been completed.
1. Login to your admin account:
2. Create a new file and name it US311_UDP.sh or however you prefer. For the sake of convenience we will create the file in ~/Documents/ folder;
3. Open the US311_UDP.sh file and enter these two lines:#!/bin/bashsudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us311.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnSave and close the file;
4. Open Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run sudovisudo command. Afterwards, you will be prompted your administrator password, please enter it.It will open the /etc/sudoers.tmp file as shown below.
5. Using arrow keys navigate to the #Members of the admin group may gain root privileges and below the %admin ALL=(ALL) ALL entry type these three lines:newuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /home/blue_mountain/Documents/US311_UDP.shnewuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /usr/sbin/openvpnnewuser ALL=NOPASSWD: /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us311.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
6. Press Ctrl + X to close the file. Shortly afterwards you will be asked to press Y in order to save changes you have made. You will be required to press Enter to complete the changes;
7. Access your standard user account:
8. Open Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run cd /home/blue_mountain/Documents command:
9. Now you can use sh US311_UDP.sh command to use the previously created script to connect to VPN, though you will be required to enter your NordVPN credentials;
10. Wait for the VPN connection to be established. It is indicated by the Initialization Sequence Completed message.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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Linux GUI
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At this moment NordVPN Linux application does not have any graphical user interface and the application is used by entering the commands via the Linux terminal window.
Why do I see a NordVPN icon in the Taskbar Tray/Applications list? This icon is automatically generated by Linux whenever a successful installation of NordVPN has been established. Nevertheless, clicking it will not lead to a GUI.
In order to start using NordVPN on Linux, please follow this [guide](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
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Connecting to NordVPN (Linux Network Manager)
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To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
1. Download the [OpenVPN Configuration File Package](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip) and extract them into a folder of your choice.
2. Enter the following command to make sure that you have installed all of the available updates on your device system and OpenVPN network manager:sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome -y
3. Click on the network selection button in the upper-right corner of the screen, press VPN off, and select VPN settings from the drop-down menu.
4. A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
5. You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
6. You will be asked to select a file you would like to import. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the configuration files, select one of the files from the list, and click Open.
7. In the pop-up window, enter your NordVPN service username and password. Press Add.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
8. Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
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Linux start on boot manual connection
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This is a tutorial on how to start an OpenVPN connection when your Linux system boots.
Auto-connect OpenVPN via terminal
1. Create an auth.txt file inside the /etc/openvpn directory using the following command:
```
sudo gedit /etc/openvpn/auth.txt
```
Type in your NordVPN credentials (your username and password) on the separate lines in the file and save it.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. 1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the “Copy” buttons on the right:
2. Open the file you are using to establish a connection:
```
sudo gedit /etc/openvpn/openvpn_udp/de75.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
```
Change this line:
```
auth-user-pass
```
to
```
auth-user-pass auth.txt
```
Save the file and change its name:
```
sudo mv /etc/openvpn/openvpn_udp/de75.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn /etc/openvpn/de75.conf
```
3. Edit the openvpn boot file using this command:
```
sudo gedit /etc/default/openvpn
```
When the text editor opens, add the following line above #AUTOSTART="all":
```
AUTOSTART="de75"
```
Save the file and reboot your Linux device.
4. Once the device has rebooted, open the terminal and type in:
```
sudo traceroute 8.8.8.8
```
The first hop address should be 10.8.8.1, and on [ipleak.net](https://ipleak.net/) you should see the IP address of the German server you are connected to.
Auto-connect OpenVPN via Network Manager (Ubuntu)
First, set up the VPN connection using Network Manager.
Once the VPN connection is set up in the Network manager, edit your main network connection and select Automatically connect to VPN when using this connection. In the drop-down list, select the VPN connection you previously created.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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How to build the NordVPN Docker image
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Docker is a tool for easy deployment and management of applications in lightweight containers. Setting up NordVPN on a Docker container will secure your internet connection and protect your online privacy of other Docker containers as well.
## Setting up the Docker environment
To build the NordVPN Docker image on Linux, you will first need to set up the Docker environment:
1. [Install the Docker engine on Linux](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/).
2. Once you have Docker installed, go to the terminal.
3. Create a new directory for your image using this command:
```
mkdir <directory name>
```
4. Go to the created directory:
```
cd <path/to/directory>
```
5. Create a Dockerfile:
```
touch Dockerfile
```
6. Go to the file with your preferred text editor. In this example, we use nano.
```
nano Dockerfile
```
7. Copy and paste the following script into the file:
```
FROM ubuntu:24.04RUN apt-get update && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \ wget -qO /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/nordvpn_public.asc https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc && \ echo "deb https://repo.nordvpn.com/deb/nordvpn/debian stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nordvpn.list && \ apt-get update && \ apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends nordvpn && \ apt-get clean && \ rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*ENTRYPOINT /etc/init.d/nordvpn start && sleep 5 && /bin/bash -c "$@"CMD bash
```
8. Click Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally, Enter to save and exit.
Now, you've successfully set up a Docker environment for further NordVPN Docker image building.
## Building the NordVPN Docker image
After you have set up the environment in Docker, make sure you’re in the same directory you have just created, which stores the Dockerfile. Once you’re certain you’re in the correct directory, you can proceed with building the NordVPN Docker image by following these steps:
1. Build the image with this command (add your desired image name):
```
sudo docker build -t <image name> .
```
Note: Do not forget the dot at the end of the command line.
2. Run the image:
```
sudo docker run -it --hostname mycontainer --cap-add=NET_ADMIN --sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 <image name>
```
Explanation:-it - instructs Docker to allocate a pseudo-TTY connected to the container’s stdin; creating an interactive bash shell in the container;--cap-add - needed to successfully run the NordVPN Daemon and connect to our servers;--sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 - [disables IPv6 traffic on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) for the NordVPN container, making sure that there are no leaks after connecting to our servers.--hostname - the hostname for your container. The flag should be used to prevent Meshnet hostname from changing after restarting the Docker container.
3. [Login to NordVPN using a token](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20286980309265-How-to-use-a-token-with-NordVPN-on-Linux) method:
```
nordvpn login --token <your token>
```
After the steps are done, you have successfully set up NordVPN Docker image.
For more detailed information on how to use Docker, check the Docker documentation.
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How to log in to NordVPN on Linux devices without a GUI
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To log in to NordVPN on your Linux machine without a graphical user interface, enter one of the following commands:
* nordvpn login command with the --token flag
* nordvpn login command with the --callback flag
When using the token login method, follow these steps:
1. Log in to [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/).
2. Find NordVPN under the Services menu.
3. Locate the Access token tab down below.
4. Click on Generate new token.
5. Pick either token: one that expires in 30 days or one that doesn’t expire. Proceed to Generate token.
6. Click Copy and close.
7. On your Linux machine, run the command: nordvpn login --token <your_token> and replace <your_token> with the copied token.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --token 3fe460ksdnf415e45908cec9f9bdbadf7a456a6dfb35dc2c58xxxxx
```
If you choose the callback login method:
1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser.
3. Finish the login process.
4. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
5. Run the command: ”nordvpn login --callback "<URL>" and replace <URL> with the copied link address.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1N
mE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5Yjk
zZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"
```
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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Setting up TP-Link with NordVPN
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Do you want to use NordVPN with more than ten devices at the same time? Or set up a VPN connection on your router? Then an OpenVPN connection is a go-to choice.You can set up a NordVPN connection on TP-Link routers that have OpenVPN client settings available. For a complete list of compatible routers, please refer to [TP-Link documentation](https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/272492).
If your router is compatible with NordVPN, log in to the control panel of your TP-Link router. It can usually be accessed using one of the following IP addresses via an internet browser:192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
1. Navigate to Advanced > VPN Client.
2. Enable VPN Client, then save the settings.
3. In the Server List section, click Add, and a new profile configuration window should show up.
4. In the pop-up window, fill in the available fields as follows:Description: NordVPN (or any name you choose)VPN Type: OpenVPNUsername: your NordVPN service usernamePassword: your NordVPN service password
5. You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and password) in the Nord Account dashboard: [https://my.nordaccount.com/login/.](https://my.nordaccount.com/login/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Paste credentials to the router interface profile window.
2. Download OpenVPN client configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. After downloading the files, go back to the control panel of your router and click Browse in the pop-up window.
2. Navigate to the configuration file you’ve just downloaded and click Open.
3. Save the configured settings by clicking the Save button.In the Server List, enable the newly created NordVPN connection.In the Device List section, click on the Add button.
4. Choose the devices you wish to use the VPN connection on and click the OK button.
5. Enable VPN Access for the added devices by clicking on the slider.
Now, all of the devices that you have added to the Device List will have access to the VPN connection. To add any new devices, repeat steps 11 and 12.
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How to log in to NordVPN on Linux devices without a GUI
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To log in to NordVPN on your Linux machine without a graphical user interface, enter one of the following commands:
* nordvpn login command with the --token flag
* nordvpn login command with the --callback flag
When using the token login method, follow these steps:
1. Log in to [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/).
2. Find NordVPN under the Services menu.
3. Locate the Access token tab down below.
4. Click on Generate new token.
5. Pick either token: one that expires in 30 days or one that doesn’t expire. Proceed to Generate token.
6. Click Copy and close.
7. On your Linux machine, run the command: nordvpn login --token <your_token> and replace <your_token> with the copied token.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --token 3fe460ksdnf415e45908cec9f9bdbadf7a456a6dfb35dc2c58xxxxx
```
If you choose the callback login method:
1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser.
3. Finish the login process.
4. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
5. Run the command: ”nordvpn login --callback "<URL>" and replace <URL> with the copied link address.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1N
mE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5Yjk
zZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"
```
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Linux GUI
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At this moment NordVPN Linux application does not have any graphical user interface and the application is used by entering the commands via the Linux terminal window.
Why do I see a NordVPN icon in the Taskbar Tray/Applications list? This icon is automatically generated by Linux whenever a successful installation of NordVPN has been established. Nevertheless, clicking it will not lead to a GUI.
In order to start using NordVPN on Linux, please follow this [guide](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
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How to use NordVPN Tray functionality on Linux
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With the release of the 3.18.0 NordVPN version for Linux, we introduce a new feature for all supported Linux devices – The tray icon. This feature allows you to see and control NordVPN connections more easily.
In order to connect to the VPN, you’ll have to install [NordVPN on your Linux](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/) device and log in.
## Using Tray on Linux
By default, the NordVPN Tray function should be visible at the top right of your screen when the VPN is open. In case you are unable to see it, open the terminal and enter any NordVPN-related command, such as:
```
nordvpn login
```
or
```
nordvpn
```
At the top right of your screen, you will see a white NordVPN logo. This means you’re not connected to the VPN:
When you click on it, you will see the following information:
* VPN connection status, which will indicate that you're disconnected;
* Quick connect button to connect to a recommended server;
* The settings button, where you can toggle the tray icon and notifications;
* The option to log in, or, if you are already logged in, you will see the email address of your account;
* Log out button;
* Quit button to close the app.
Once you’re connected, the NordVPN logo will be blue instead:
If you click on the blue logo, you will see your VPN connection status and information along with an additional disconnect button:
And now you know how to use the Tray functionality on Linux. Read more on using NordVPN on Linux.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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Troubleshooting NordVPN connectivity issues on Linux
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If you’re having trouble connecting to NordVPN on your Linux device, you can try making a few adjustments. Check if the issue persists after following each set of Linux troubleshooting commands below.
1. Update the NordVPN app:
* Open the terminal.
* Type the following commands to update the app:sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)sudo apt upgrade (or sudo apt-get upgrade)
2. Reinstall the app:
* Type the following command to remove the app:sudo apt --purge autoremove nordvpn* (or sudo apt-get --purge autoremove nordvpn*)
* Reinstall the app following our tutorial on [how to install NordVPN on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
3. If you see the “Whoops! Cannot reach System Daemon” error, enter the following commands:
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
4. If you get an error message: “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”, try the following methods:
* Run the following command to restart the NordVPN daemon: sudo systemctl restart nordvpnd
* Try to disable IPv6 system-wide, as shown in [this](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) article.
5. If NordVPN is not connecting on Linux after you’ve tried all of the above, try connecting using the [manual connection method](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal).
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Linux GUI
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At this moment NordVPN Linux application does not have any graphical user interface and the application is used by entering the commands via the Linux terminal window.
Why do I see a NordVPN icon in the Taskbar Tray/Applications list? This icon is automatically generated by Linux whenever a successful installation of NordVPN has been established. Nevertheless, clicking it will not lead to a GUI.
In order to start using NordVPN on Linux, please follow this [guide](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
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Linux start on boot manual connection
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This is a tutorial on how to start an OpenVPN connection when your Linux system boots.
Auto-connect OpenVPN via terminal
1. Create an auth.txt file inside the /etc/openvpn directory using the following command:
```
sudo gedit /etc/openvpn/auth.txt
```
Type in your NordVPN credentials (your username and password) on the separate lines in the file and save it.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. 1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the “Copy” buttons on the right:
2. Open the file you are using to establish a connection:
```
sudo gedit /etc/openvpn/openvpn_udp/de75.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
```
Change this line:
```
auth-user-pass
```
to
```
auth-user-pass auth.txt
```
Save the file and change its name:
```
sudo mv /etc/openvpn/openvpn_udp/de75.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn /etc/openvpn/de75.conf
```
3. Edit the openvpn boot file using this command:
```
sudo gedit /etc/default/openvpn
```
When the text editor opens, add the following line above #AUTOSTART="all":
```
AUTOSTART="de75"
```
Save the file and reboot your Linux device.
4. Once the device has rebooted, open the terminal and type in:
```
sudo traceroute 8.8.8.8
```
The first hop address should be 10.8.8.1, and on [ipleak.net](https://ipleak.net/) you should see the IP address of the German server you are connected to.
Auto-connect OpenVPN via Network Manager (Ubuntu)
First, set up the VPN connection using Network Manager.
Once the VPN connection is set up in the Network manager, edit your main network connection and select Automatically connect to VPN when using this connection. In the drop-down list, select the VPN connection you previously created.
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Troubleshooting NordVPN connectivity issues on Linux
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If you’re having trouble connecting to NordVPN on your Linux device, you can try making a few adjustments. Check if the issue persists after following each set of Linux troubleshooting commands below.
1. Update the NordVPN app:
* Open the terminal.
* Type the following commands to update the app:sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)sudo apt upgrade (or sudo apt-get upgrade)
2. Reinstall the app:
* Type the following command to remove the app:sudo apt --purge autoremove nordvpn* (or sudo apt-get --purge autoremove nordvpn*)
* Reinstall the app following our tutorial on [how to install NordVPN on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
3. If you see the “Whoops! Cannot reach System Daemon” error, enter the following commands:
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
4. If you get an error message: “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”, try the following methods:
* Run the following command to restart the NordVPN daemon: sudo systemctl restart nordvpnd
* Try to disable IPv6 system-wide, as shown in [this](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) article.
5. If NordVPN is not connecting on Linux after you’ve tried all of the above, try connecting using the [manual connection method](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal).
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How to log in to NordVPN on Linux devices without a GUI
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To log in to NordVPN on your Linux machine without a graphical user interface, enter one of the following commands:
* nordvpn login command with the --token flag
* nordvpn login command with the --callback flag
When using the token login method, follow these steps:
1. Log in to [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/).
2. Find NordVPN under the Services menu.
3. Locate the Access token tab down below.
4. Click on Generate new token.
5. Pick either token: one that expires in 30 days or one that doesn’t expire. Proceed to Generate token.
6. Click Copy and close.
7. On your Linux machine, run the command: nordvpn login --token <your_token> and replace <your_token> with the copied token.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --token 3fe460ksdnf415e45908cec9f9bdbadf7a456a6dfb35dc2c58xxxxx
```
If you choose the callback login method:
1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser.
3. Finish the login process.
4. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
5. Run the command: ”nordvpn login --callback "<URL>" and replace <URL> with the copied link address.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1N
mE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5Yjk
zZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"
```
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How to build the NordVPN Docker image
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Docker is a tool for easy deployment and management of applications in lightweight containers. Setting up NordVPN on a Docker container will secure your internet connection and protect your online privacy of other Docker containers as well.
## Setting up the Docker environment
To build the NordVPN Docker image on Linux, you will first need to set up the Docker environment:
1. [Install the Docker engine on Linux](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/).
2. Once you have Docker installed, go to the terminal.
3. Create a new directory for your image using this command:
```
mkdir <directory name>
```
4. Go to the created directory:
```
cd <path/to/directory>
```
5. Create a Dockerfile:
```
touch Dockerfile
```
6. Go to the file with your preferred text editor. In this example, we use nano.
```
nano Dockerfile
```
7. Copy and paste the following script into the file:
```
FROM ubuntu:24.04RUN apt-get update && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \
apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends wget apt-transport-https ca-certificates && \ wget -qO /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/nordvpn_public.asc https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc && \ echo "deb https://repo.nordvpn.com/deb/nordvpn/debian stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nordvpn.list && \ apt-get update && \ apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends nordvpn && \ apt-get clean && \ rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*ENTRYPOINT /etc/init.d/nordvpn start && sleep 5 && /bin/bash -c "$@"CMD bash
```
8. Click Ctrl + X, then Y, and finally, Enter to save and exit.
Now, you've successfully set up a Docker environment for further NordVPN Docker image building.
## Building the NordVPN Docker image
After you have set up the environment in Docker, make sure you’re in the same directory you have just created, which stores the Dockerfile. Once you’re certain you’re in the correct directory, you can proceed with building the NordVPN Docker image by following these steps:
1. Build the image with this command (add your desired image name):
```
sudo docker build -t <image name> .
```
Note: Do not forget the dot at the end of the command line.
2. Run the image:
```
sudo docker run -it --hostname mycontainer --cap-add=NET_ADMIN --sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 <image name>
```
Explanation:-it - instructs Docker to allocate a pseudo-TTY connected to the container’s stdin; creating an interactive bash shell in the container;--cap-add - needed to successfully run the NordVPN Daemon and connect to our servers;--sysctl net.ipv6.conf.all.disable_ipv6=0 - [disables IPv6 traffic on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) for the NordVPN container, making sure that there are no leaks after connecting to our servers.--hostname - the hostname for your container. The flag should be used to prevent Meshnet hostname from changing after restarting the Docker container.
3. [Login to NordVPN using a token](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20286980309265-How-to-use-a-token-with-NordVPN-on-Linux) method:
```
nordvpn login --token <your token>
```
After the steps are done, you have successfully set up NordVPN Docker image.
For more detailed information on how to use Docker, check the Docker documentation.
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Installing NordVPN on Linux distributions
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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Connect to NordVPN using Linux Terminal
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Note: We have a separate set of instructions on how to set up the NordVPN application for Linux, and you can download NordVPN for Linux here.
Please note that since Linux has a lot of different distributions, the configuration interfaces may vary.
1. Open Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T).
2. Disable IPV6. Click here to learn how.
3. Only after disabling IPV6, install the OpenVPN client by entering:
* sudo apt-get install openvpnYou may be asked to enter your user password to confirm your identity.
4. Navigate to the OpenVPN configuration directory with the command:
* cd /etc/openvpn
5. Download the OpenVPN configuration files with the command:
* sudo wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zipIn case you get ERROR: The certificate of `nordvpn.com’ is not trusted., install the ca-certificates package with the command:
* sudo apt-get install ca-certificates
6. If you do not have the unzip package installed, download it by typing:
* sudo apt-get install unzip
7. Extract ovpn.zip with the command:
* sudo unzip ovpn.zip
8. Remove the files you will no longer use:
* sudo rm ovpn.zip
9. Enter the directory where the server configurations are located. These folders are named either ovpn_udp or ovpn_tcp:
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
* cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_tcp/
10. To see the list of all available servers, enter the following command:
* ls -al
11. Choose a server to connect to.For this tutorial, we used us2957.nordvpn.com, but you should connect to the server suggested to you at the [NordVPN server recommendation tool](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). You can find the server hostname right under the server title.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Start OpenVPN with a chosen configuration by entering one of the following commands:
* sudo openvpn [file name]
* sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
* sudo openvpn /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
2. OpenVPN will ask you for your credentials. Enter your NordVPN service credentials.
1. You have successfully connected to VPN. To disconnect, open Terminal and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
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The procedure of setting up NordVPN on your router will depend on your router’s firmware or manufacturer. If you can’t find the VPN router setup tutorial for your router’s firmware on the following list, continue scrolling down for further instructions. You may also check out our list of [router recommendations](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20195707547025-Which-router-should-I-use-with-NordVPN).
Note: If your router was issued by your ISP, it probably does not support VPN configurations. If that is the case, there are routers that come pre-configured with NordVPN. Our partner FlashRouters offers a selection of powerful routers that come with NordVPN out of the box, including the [Privacy Hero](https://www.flashrouters.com/privacy-hero-nordvpn-router-by-flashrouters) with exclusive integration for NordLynx - the fastest VPN protocol.
## Setup tutorials for supported routers and firmware:
* [ASUS WRT](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20286376420753-How-to-set-up-NordVPN-on-Asus-WRT-firmware) (native firmware)
* [ASUS Merlin](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20319214011921-AsusWRT-Merlin-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [DD-WRT](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20308623061265-DD-WRT-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [Privacy Hero](https://support.flashrouters.com/privacy-hero/vpn-setup-privacy-hero/privacy-hero-nordlynx-vpn-setup/)
* [Roqos](https://support.flashrouters.com/roqoscore/nordvpn-setup-on-roqos/)
* [Gl.iNET](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20226926174225-GL-iNet-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [Mikrotik](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20398642652561-MikroTik-IKEv2-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [NetDUMA](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20323695823761-Netduma-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [OPNsense](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20397569418129-OPNsense-21-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [OpenWRT](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20340177222289-OpenWrt-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [Padavan](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20323041135889-Padavan-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [Sabai](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20323512359697-Sabai-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [Tomato](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20317675285777-How-to-set-up-VPN-on-Tomato)
* [pfSense](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20285211284497-pfSense-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [DrayTek](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20397988815633-DrayTek-Vigor-IKEv2-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [EdgeRouter](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321386897041-EdgeRouter-and-Ubiquiti-setup-with-NordVPN)
* [TP-Link](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20280525082001-Setting-up-TP-Link-with-NordVPN)
* Starlink (read more about how to use [VPN on Starlink](https://nordvpn.com/blog/starlink-vpn/))
## Not sure if your router is supported and/or can't find it on the list above?
First, see if you can find your router on our [list of unsupported routers](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20379585675793-Which-routers-don-t-support-NordVPN).
If it’s not on there, check the user manual that came with your router (usually, manuals are available for download on the manufacturer’s website). Search the manual for any mentions of OpenVPN support. Your router must support the OpenVPN client in order to potentially support a NordVPN configuration. If you can’t find this information in the manual, consider contacting your router’s manufacturer.
If none of the tips mentioned above have helped you set up a connection, feel free to contact our support team!
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Connecting to NordVPN (Linux Network Manager)
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To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
1. Download the [OpenVPN Configuration File Package](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip) and extract them into a folder of your choice.
2. Enter the following command to make sure that you have installed all of the available updates on your device system and OpenVPN network manager:sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome -y
3. Click on the network selection button in the upper-right corner of the screen, press VPN off, and select VPN settings from the drop-down menu.
4. A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
5. You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
6. You will be asked to select a file you would like to import. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the configuration files, select one of the files from the list, and click Open.
7. In the pop-up window, enter your NordVPN service username and password. Press Add.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
8. Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
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Troubleshooting NordVPN connectivity issues on Linux
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If you’re having trouble connecting to NordVPN on your Linux device, you can try making a few adjustments. Check if the issue persists after following each set of Linux troubleshooting commands below.
1. Update the NordVPN app:
* Open the terminal.
* Type the following commands to update the app:sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)sudo apt upgrade (or sudo apt-get upgrade)
2. Reinstall the app:
* Type the following command to remove the app:sudo apt --purge autoremove nordvpn* (or sudo apt-get --purge autoremove nordvpn*)
* Reinstall the app following our tutorial on [how to install NordVPN on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19445292364689-Installing-and-using-NordVPN-on-Linux).
3. If you see the “Whoops! Cannot reach System Daemon” error, enter the following commands:
sudo systemctl start nordvpnd sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
4. If you get an error message: “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”, try the following methods:
* Run the following command to restart the NordVPN daemon: sudo systemctl restart nordvpnd
* Try to disable IPv6 system-wide, as shown in [this](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164669224337-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Linux) article.
5. If NordVPN is not connecting on Linux after you’ve tried all of the above, try connecting using the [manual connection method](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20164827795345-Connect-to-NordVPN-using-Linux-Terminal).
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Switching connection protocol to OpenVPN UDP or TCP on Linux
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1. Open the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut).
2. Enable OpenVPN with the following command:nordvpn set technology openvpn
3. Type the following command:nordvpn set protocol tcp (for OpenVPN TCP)ornordvpn set protocol udp (for OpenVPN UDP)
You can also read about the [difference between TCP and UDP](https://nordvpn.com/blog/tcp-or-udp-which-is-better/) protocols.
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NordVPN-dedicated IP addresses are offered in these regions:
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Dedicated NordVPN IP addresses
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When using NordVPN, your IP address changes to that of your VPN server. Normally, you share this IP address with other NordVPN users connected to the same server. However, if you purchase a NordVPN dedicated IP, you will get an IP address that belongs to you and you alone.
The advantages of a NordVPN dedicated IP addressNordVPN's dedicated IP allows you to bypass CAPTCHAs, easily access corporate networks, and avoid blocklists for IP addresses tainted by unscrupulous use. You can use the dedicated IP feature on up to 10 devices at the same time: simply connect with the [Open VPN (TCP)](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP) or [OpenVPN (UDP)](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP) protocol. You can also connect via the [NordLynx](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19564565879441-What-is-NordLynx) protocol, however, it only supports one simultaneous connection. Dedicated IP is not available via tvOS, browser extension or the IKEv2 protocol.
## Where does NordVPN have dedicated IP addresses?
NordVPN-dedicated IP addresses are offered in these regions:
* The United States (Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Miami)
* Germany (Frankfurt)
* The United Kingdom (London)
* The Netherlands (Amsterdam)
* France (Paris)
* Canada (Toronto)
* Japan (Tokyo)
* Italy (Milan)
* Sweden (Stockholm)
* Australia (Sydney)
* Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
* Switzerland (Zurich)
* Spain (Madrid)
* Belgium (Brussel)
* Denmark (Copenhagen)
* Poland (Warsaw)
* Portugal (Lisbon)
* South Africa (Johannesburg)
* Mexico
* Czech Republic (Prague)
Please note:
* If you are connecting from a country with internet restrictions, the dedicated IP address feature may fail to work as server accessibility from such regions is limited. Please consult our article on [how to connect from within a country with internet restrictions](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19572011021457-Connecting-from-a-country-with-internet-restrictions) for more information.
* In case you wish to change your dedicated IP after a while, you may do that once per subscription. To change the dedicated IP, get in touch with NordVPN support.
Here is a list of tutorials showing you how to connect to your dedicated IP by NordVPN on different platforms:
* [Windows](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465449537681-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Windows)
* [Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19684336200081-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Linux)
* [macOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19678530026641-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-macOS)
* [iOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19682095316625-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-iOS)
* [Android](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19682489581585-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Android)
You can test dedicated IP servers in the "dedicated IP" category in the application. The dedicated IP address you see in the application, would only connect you to a shared IP address. Once you make a purchase and get dedicated IP assigned, you would be able to connect to the specific server that would give you a static IP address that only you would be able to access.
If you wish to purchase a dedicated IP address in these regions, you can find a guide on how to do so here: [How to purchase a dedicated IP address.](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19484196251921-How-to-purchase-a-Dedicated-IP-address)
Please be aware that if you purchase a NordVPN dedicated IP, your email will be linked to that IP address. For more information, please consult our Privacy Policy.
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How to set up dedicated IP
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NordVPN’s Dedicated IP feature provides a unique, static IP address that ensures reliable access and improved privacy. Unlike shared IPs, this one is solely yours, making it perfect for services that require a fixed IP. Learn more about [dedicated IP](https://nordvpn.com/features/dedicated-ip/) on our website.If you have purchased a dedicated IP, you can easily set it up through your NordVPN account by following these steps:
1. Log in to your Nord Account:
2. Once logged in, select the NordVPN button located in the upper-left section on your dashboard:
3. If your dedicated IP is not yet ready to use, you will see a setup required warning in the dedicated IP tab:
4. Click the set up dedicated IP button:
5. Press the preferred IP address location drop-down menu:
6. Next, select you wanted dedicated IP location from the drop-down menu:
7. When you select your preferred location, click the set up dedicated IP button:
8. You will be assigned an IP address in the country that you’ve chosen:
9. You should now see your assigned IP address in the dedicated IP tab:
Once this is done, you have successfully set up the NordVPN dedicated IP. You can now proceed with connecting to a dedicated IP on your device:
* Connect to a dedicated IP server on Windows
* Connect to a dedicated IP server on Linux
* Connect to a dedicated IP server on macOS
* Connect to a dedicated IP server on iOS
* Connect to a dedicated IP server on Android
If you experience any issues or have additional questions, do not hesitate to submit a request to our customer success team.
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Unfortunately, at the current moment, we do not offer port forwarding, as multiple customers are using the same servers. You can read more about that in this blog post.
Support for port-forwarding may be implemented in the future.
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Switching connection protocol to OpenVPN UDP or TCP on Linux
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1. Open the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T shortcut).
2. Enable OpenVPN with the following command:nordvpn set technology openvpn
3. Type the following command:nordvpn set protocol tcp (for OpenVPN TCP)ornordvpn set protocol udp (for OpenVPN UDP)
You can also read about the [difference between TCP and UDP](https://nordvpn.com/blog/tcp-or-udp-which-is-better/) protocols.
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To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
1. Download the [OpenVPN Configuration File Package](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip) and extract them into a folder of your choice.
2. Enter the following command to make sure that you have installed all of the available updates on your device system and OpenVPN network manager:sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome -y
3. Click on the network selection button in the upper-right corner of the screen, press VPN off, and select VPN settings from the drop-down menu.
4. A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
5. You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
6. You will be asked to select a file you would like to import. Navigate to the folder where you have extracted the configuration files, select one of the files from the list, and click Open.
7. In the pop-up window, enter your NordVPN service username and password. Press Add.You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.
2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 
3. Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
8. Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
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Routers with OpenWRT firmware have been reported to support VPNs like NordVPN. However, please be aware that the following configuration has not been tested by NordVPN staff – it has been shared and tested by our wonderful customers instead. In particular, NordVPN would like to thank ulmwind, an active member of the OpenWRT community, for their continuous assistance in providing us with up-to-date OpenWRT instructions.
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## Does NordVPN support OpenWrt?
Routers with OpenWRT firmware have been reported to support VPNs like NordVPN. However, please be aware that the following configuration has not been tested by NordVPN staff – it has been shared and tested by our wonderful customers instead. In particular, NordVPN would like to thank ulmwind, an active member of the OpenWRT community, for their continuous assistance in providing us with up-to-date OpenWRT instructions.
This article provides two OpenWrt setup guides:
* GUI interface instructions (simplified version)
* CLI instructions (more advanced)
If any issues arise, feel free to contact our support team for further help! This is an advanced tutorial, but it also provides some simpler instructions.
## GUI instructions
In this guide, we will show you how to set up a NordVPN connection on routers using OpenWrt firmware via the LuCI web interface.
1. Access the LuCI interface of your OpenWrt router by entering its local IP address into your internet browser and logging in. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and the username is root.By default, there is no password set up, so you may leave this slot empty, however, when you log in you will get a message to set up a password.In order to do so, click on System > Administration and you may set up a password there.
2. Once you have logged in, select the System tab and choose Software.
3. Click the “Update lists” button and wait for the process to finish and click “Dismiss”.
4. Install the following packages by typing in their name in the “Filter” field and clicking “Install…”.
1. openvpn-openssl
2. ip-full
3. luci-app-openvpn
5. Click “Save & Apply” and refresh the router page. Now you should see a new tab called VPN. Click on it and choose OpenVPN from the dropdown.
6. Now you need to download OpenVPN client configuration files. You can be connected to a recommended server via your NordAccount.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
For the purpose of this guide, we will be using the us5104.nordvpn.com server.
1. Under the “OVPN configuration file upload” section name the VPN connection in the “Instance name” field (we have named it “nordvpn_us”.) After that, click on the “Choose File” button, locate the downloaded server file and click “Upload”.
2. In the “OpenVPN instances” section, click the “Edit” button next to the instance you have just created.
3. In the lower field, enter your NordVPN service credential username and password into separate lines.usernamepassword
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Now, copy the path to the credentials file that is given right above the field containing the credentials and paste it next to the “auth-user-pass” line in the “Config file” section above.It should look like this: auth-user-pass /etc/openvpn/nordvpn_us.auth
2. Click on the Save button at the bottom.
3. Click on the “Network” tab at the top of the page and choose “Interfaces“.
4. Select the “Add new interface…” button and name it “nordvpntun”.
5. Click on the “Protocol” dropdown menu and choose “Unmanaged”.
6. In the “Interface” dropdown, enter the name “tun0” at the bottom -- custom -- field and press the Enter key.
7. Click the “Create interface” and “Save” buttons.
8. Choose the “Network” tab at the top once more and head to the “Firewall” section.
9. Click the “Add” button and adjust it as follows:
1. Name it “vpnfirewall”;
2. Set the “Input” option as “Reject”;
3. Leave “Output” as “Accept” and “Forward” as “Reject”;
4. Check the “Masquerading” option;
5. Check the “MSS clamping” option;
6. From the “Covered Networks” dropdown menu choose “nordvpntun”;
7. In the “Allow forward from source zones” dropdown menu, choose “lan”;
8. Click the “Save” button.
10. In the “Zones” section, find the zone named “lan”, and click on the “Edit” button.
11. In the “Allow forward to destination zones” dropdown check the “nordvpntun” entry.
12. Once more, click “Network'' at the top of the page and then choose “DHCP and DNS” from the dropdown list.
13. In the “General Settings” tab, find the “DNS forwardings” option and enter NordVPN DNS addresses there. The addresses are: 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100
14. Go to the “Resolv and Hosts Files” tab, check the “Ignore resolve file” checkbox, and click the “Save & Apply” button.
15. Lastly, please head back to the “VPN” > “OpenVPN” tab.
16. In the “OpenVPN instances” section, check the “Enable” option next to the NordVPN option in the list, and click the “Save & Apply” button.
17. Click the “Start” button next to the created NordVPN instance to connect to the VPN server.
When you have followed these instructions, you should be connected using the configured connection. To check if you were successful, visit NordVPN’s homepage — the status at the top of the page should say “Protected”If you wish to disconnect the VPN connection, you can click on the “Stop” button next to the NordVPN option in the “VPN” > “OpenVPN” > “OpenVPN instances'' section.
## CLI instructions
If you're looking for a more advanced tutorial, follow this guide instead. To gain the benefits of a VPN on OpenWrt, you need a router with both OpenWrt firmware and an enabled OpenVPN client. The main page of the firmware is <https://openwrt.org/>.
1. In order to start, you would need to access your router via SSH using its LAN IP address. By default, the IP address is set to 192.168.1.1 and the username is root, however, the IP address may differ if you changed any of the default values.
2. The OpenVPN package is not included in the firmware image by default. To install it, please run the following commands:opkg updateopkg install openvpn-opensslopkg install ip-fullAdditionally, you may install the LuCI component of the OpenVPN configuration, however, it is optional. You can do so by running this command:opkg install luci-app-openvpn
3. Once you have installed the OpenVPN package, you can make it launch automatically whenever the router starts by running this command:/etc/init.d/openvpn enable
4. Next, you will need to download the server configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
1. For this guide, we used the server uk2054.nordvpn.com, however, you should use the server that the website suggests for you.To download a server file, choose the country where you wish to connect, click on “Show available protocols”, right-click on “Download config” for “OpenVPN TCP” or “OpenVPN UDP” and choose “Copy link address”.After that, return to your SSH session and run the following command:wget -P /etc/openvpn <https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/files/ovpn_udp/servers/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn>However, make sure to use the link you copied for your specific server file. This command will download the configuration file to the /etc/openvpn directory for easy access.Alternatively, you may download the server configuration file on a different machine and transfer it to the OpenWrt router using alternate methods, such as SCP or SFTP protocols.For older OpenWrt builds:You can simply download an archive here <https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/certificates/servers.zip>. In the downloaded archive, you will find the corresponding files with .crt and .key extensions. The files are specific for each VPN server.
2. The OpenVPN configuration for NordVPN requires you to enter your NordVPN service credential username and password every time OpenVPN starts. However, we will make some adjustments so the credentials would be provided automatically.First, to make the process easier, we will install the nano text editor by running the following command:opkg install nanoOtherwise, you may use the built-in vi text editor. For more information regarding text editors, please refer to this article: <https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/base-system/user.beginner.cli>.Now, open the downloaded server configuration file using the nano text editor. In our case, the command would be:nano /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnAfter that, append the word “secret” (without quotation marks) to the string “auth-user-pass”. The resulting line should be:auth-user-pass secretNow, we need to create a new file named secret, where the NordVPN service credentials will be stored. To do so, run the following command:nano /etc/openvpn/secretIt will create the new file and open it using the nano text editor.In the first line of the file enter your NordVPN service username, and the second - NordVPN service password.
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Configure OpenVPN using the downloaded configuration file in one of two ways:
1. Change the file’s extension from .ovpn to .conf, which will allow OpenVPN to find it automatically by its extension.To do so, you can use the mv command:mv /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.conf
2. Specify the file name in “/etc/config/openvpn” by using the following “uci” commands:uci set openvpn.nordvpn=openvpnuci set openvpn.nordvpn.enabled='1'uci set openvpn.nordvpn.config='/etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn'uci commit openvpnAfter that, the file “/etc/config/openvpn” should contain the following appended strings:config openvpn 'nordvpn'option enabled '1'option config '/etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn'You can check by running this command:tail /etc/config/openvpnYou may also change the file’s extension from .ovpn to .conf and specify it in the file “/etc/config/openvpn” - in that case, however, OpenVPN will start with this configuration file just once.
2. Create a new network interface by running the following commands:uci set network.nordvpntun=interfaceuci set network.nordvpntun.proto='none'uci set network.nordvpntun.ifname='tun0'uci commit networkThe file “/etc/config/network” should contain the following appended strings, if everything was done properly:config interface 'nordvpntun'option proto 'none'option ifname 'tun0'It can be checked by using the tail /etc/config/network command.
3. Create a new firewall zone and add a forwarding rule from LAN to VPN by running the following commands:uci add firewall zoneuci set firewall.@zone[-1].name='vpnfirewall'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].input='REJECT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].output='ACCEPT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].forward='REJECT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].masq='1'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].mtu_fix='1'uci add_list firewall.@zone[-1].network='nordvpntun'uci add firewall forwardinguci set firewall.@forwarding[-1].src='lan'uci set firewall.@forwarding[-1].dest='vpnfirewall'uci commit firewallIf done correctly, the file “/etc/config/firewall” should contain the following appended strings:config zoneoption name 'vpnfirewall'option input 'REJECT'option output 'ACCEPT'option forward 'REJECT'option masq '1'option mtu_fix '1'list network 'nordvpntun'config forwardingoption src 'lan'option dest 'vpnfirewall'You can check by running tail -13 /etc/config/firewall command. This will display the last 13 lines, which should contain the aforementioned strings.
4. Now you need to configure the DNS servers. The simplest approach is to use NordVPN DNS for the WAN interface of the router. To add NordVPN DNS, run the following commands:uci set network.wan.peerdns='0'uci del network.wan.dnsuci add_list network.wan.dns='103.86.96.100'uci add_list network.wan.dns='103.86.99.100'uci commitIf you receive an error message “uci: Entry not found” after running the uci del network.wan.dns command, you can disregard it.The file “/etc/config/network” should contain the section ‘wan’ with the three bottom strings appended:config interface 'wan'<...>option peerdns '0'list dns '103.86.96.100'list dns '103.86.99.100'You can check by running the cat /etc/config/network command and finding the ‘wan’ interface in the output.You can also add different DNS addresses, such as Google’s by running these commands:uci set network.wan.peerdns='0'uci del network.wan.dnsuci add_list network.wan.dns='8.8.8.8'uci add_list network.wan.dns='8.8.4.4'uci commitThe appended strings should be similar to the previous ones.
(Optional) To prevent traffic leakage in case the VPN tunnel disconnects, you can open the “/etc/firewall.user” file using a text editor and add the following content to it:# This file is interpreted as a shell script.
# Put your custom iptables rules here, and they will be executed with each firewall (re-)start
# Internal uci firewall chains are flushed and recreated on reload, so
# put custom rules into the root chains, e.g. INPUT or FORWARD, or into the
# special user chains, e.g. input_wan_rule or postrouting_lan_rule.
if (! ip a s tun0 up) && (! iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -I forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
Additionally, you should create a file called “99-prevent-leak” in the folder “/etc/hotplug.d/iface” by running nano /etc/hotplug.d/iface/99-prevent-leak and adding the following content to the file:#!/bin/sh
if [ "$ACTION" = ifup ] && (ip a s tun0 up) && (iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -D forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
if [ "$ACTION" = ifdown ] && (! ip a s tun0 up) && (! iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -I forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
In some cases, the OpenVPN connection can crash with a log output similar to “couldn’t resolve host…”. In this case, the VPN tunnel itself remains, however, the connection is lost. To reconnect to it automatically, first open the “/etc/rc.local” file using a text editor and add the following line:/etc/openvpn/reconnect.sh &
In addition, you need to create the “reconnect.sh” file in the “/etc/openvpn” directory. It can be done by running the nano /etc/openvpn/reconnect.sh command.
In the file, enter the following script contents:
#!/bin/sh
n=10
while sleep 50; do
t=$(ping -c $n 8.8.8.8 | grep -o -E '[0-9]+ packets r' | grep -o -E '[0-9]+')
if [ "$t" -eq 0 ]; then
/etc/init.d/openvpn restart
fi
done
When you have followed these instructions, you should be connected using the configured connection. To check if you were successful, visit NordVPN’s homepage — the status at the top of the page should say “Protected.”
If you wish to disconnect the VPN connection, run the following command:
service openvpn stop
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When a NordVPN server is down, it’s removed from the app’s server list. All NordVPN servers you see on the app should be online.
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Several different factors may interfere with your NordVPN connection. Here’s what may help fix the problem.
## Operating system-specific NordVPN connection guides
If you are experiencing issues connecting on any of the operating systems below, try following these VPN troubleshooting guides:
* [Troubleshooting connectivity on Windows](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19748510235921-Troubleshooting-NordVPN-connectivity-on-Windows)
* [Troubleshooting connectivity on Android](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20041281541777-Troubleshooting-connectivity-on-Android)
* [Troubleshooting connectivity on iOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20397808850833-Troubleshooting-connectivity-on-iOS)
* [Troubleshooting connectivity of Linux app](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20398047039889-Troubleshooting-NordVPN-connectivity-issues-on-Linux)
* [Troubleshooting connectivity on macOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19920758451345-NordVPN-not-connecting-on-Mac)
## General NordVPN connection tips
These tips may help if your NordVPN server is down or if NordVPN is stuck on “connecting”:
* If you can’t connect to a specific server, try a few different NordVPN servers. You can use the auto-connect feature or the NordVPN server locator tool to find the right server for you.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
3. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
* On the NordVPN app, log out of your account and log back in. Try connecting again.
* [Uninstall the app](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19481023452561-How-to-uninstall-NordVPN-software), reboot your device, and [install the app again](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20289779952017-How-to-start-using-NordVPN). Try connecting to a server now.
* Try using a different connection method/protocol for your device.
## Is NordVPN down?
When a NordVPN server is down, it’s removed from the app’s server list. All NordVPN servers you see on the app should be online.
If you can’t connect to a server and the solutions above don’t work, your device or network may be causing the problem. To check if that’s the case, try using NordVPN on a different device on the same network.
For example, if NordVPN doesn’t work on your Android phone, try using it on your PC. If both devices don’t connect, you may be experiencing network issues. If your PC connects successfully, you may need to reconfigure your phone.
## Connecting from a country with internet restrictions
If you can’t connect from a country with internet restrictions, you may find a solution in this article:
* [Connecting from a country with internet restrictions](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19572011021457-Connecting-from-a-country-with-internet-restrictions).
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## How to set up the NordVPN Chrome extension
1. Download [VPN Chrome extension](https://nordvpn.com/download/chrome-extension/) form our website, or you can get it from [Google Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nordvpn-vpn-proxy-for-pri/fjoaledfpmneenckfbpdfhkmimnjocfa).
2. Click on Add to Chrome button. 
3. Chrome might ask you if you want to add the extension. Click Add extension.
4. Then you will receive a NordVPN notification that the extension was added successfully.
5. After the installation is finished, the NordVPN logo will appear on the toolbar in the top-right corner of the browser. Click on the NordVPN logo and you will be prompted to either login or sign up using Nord Account.
## How to use and customize the NordVPN Chrome Extension
Now that you have a VPN for Chrome let's look at how you can make your first connection and adjust the extension settings to suit your needs.
1. Protected status: when you connect to a NordVPN server, this bar will confirm that your connection is successful by displaying the status as Protected.
2. Quick Connect: the fastest way to begin using the NordVPN extension. After pressing Quick Connect, you'll immediately connect to a NordVPN server.
3. Search: whereas the Quick Connect option will decide on a server location for you, this option allows you to specify the country of the NordVPN server.
4. Settings: here, you can find your General, Connection, Security and privacy settings. General: in these settings, you can find your subscription information, application appearance, language preferences, and a function to import and export [split tunneling](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321703651985-Split-Tunneling-feature-on-NordVPN-extension) settings.Connection: when accessing connection settings, you can choose to automatically connect to NordVPN servers or add URLs that you wish to be excluded from the NordVPN connection.Security and privacy: enable the [WebRTC](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20318383008529-How-to-stop-WebRTC-leaks) Leaks option and the [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/Features/1047407402/What-are-Threat-Protection-and-Threat-Protection-Lite.htm) feature. Also, choose to turn on security warnings for suspicious websites.
5. Support Assistance: more information about the extension and live chat with an agent option can be found here.
6. Notifications: updates and news about the NordVPN extension.
7. Main extension window: If you click here, you can open the main extension window.
8. List of Recently Connected Countries: This section displays the countries to which you have established a recent connection. In case you haven't connected to any server yet, you will find recommendations for countries to connect to.
And that's it! Enjoy browsing securely using your VPN for Chrome.
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## Setting up NordVPN extension on Firefox
You can get the [VPN service for Firefox](https://nordvpn.com/download/firefox-extension/) from the [Firefox website for extensions](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/nordvpn-proxy-extension/).
1. To install the extension click Add to Firefox.
2. Afterward, you will be prompted to grant permission for this application, click Add.
3. After that, you will be asked to allow the extension to run in a private window, check this and click "Okay". 
4. After the installation is finished NordVPN logo will appear on the Toolbar on the top right corner of the browser.
5. Click on the NordVPN logo and you will be prompted to sign in, use your NordVPN credentials to do so. 
## Using and customizing the NordVPN Firefox Extension
Let's look at how you can make the first connection and adjust the extension settings to suit your needs. 
1. Protected status: when you connect to a NordVPN server, this bar will confirm that your connection is successful by displaying the status as Protected.
2. Quick Connect: the fastest way to begin using the NordVPN extension. After pressing Quick Connect, you'll be immediately connected to a NordVPN server.
3. Search: whereas the Quick Connect option will decide on a server location for you, this option allows you to specify the country of the NordVPN server.
4. Settings: here, you can find your General, Connection, Security and privacy settings.General: in these settings, you can find your subscription information, application appearance, language preferences, and a function to import and export [split tunneling](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321703651985-Split-Tunneling-feature-on-NordVPN-extension) settings.Connection: when accessing connection settings, you can choose to automatically connect to NordVPN servers or add URLs that you wish to be excluded from the NordVPN connection.Security and privacy: enable the [WebRTC](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20318383008529-How-to-stop-WebRTC-leaks) Leaks option and the [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/Features/1047407402/What-are-Threat-Protection-and-Threat-Protection-Lite.htm) feature. Also, choose to turn on security warnings for suspicious websites.
5. Support Assistance: more information about the extension and live chat with an agent option can be found here.
6. Notifications: updates and news about the NordVPN extension.
7. Main extension window: If you click here, you can open the main extension window.
8. List of Recently Connected Countries: This section displays the countries to which you have established a recent connection. In case you haven't connected to any server yet, you will find recommendations for countries to connect to.
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## Downloading the NordVPN Edge Extension
1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Go to Edge Add-ons and enter "NordVPN" into the search bar (or simply click here).
3. On the NordVPN extension page, to the right, you'll find the button Get. Press on it. 
4. A window will appear explaining the permissions the extension will have. Continue by clicking Add extension.
5. After the installation is finished, the NordVPN logo will appear on the toolbar in the top-right corner of the browser. Click on the NordVPN logo, and you will be prompted to either login or sign up using Nord Account.
## Using and customizing the NordVPN Edge Extension
Let's look at how you can make the first connection and adjust the extension settings to suit your needs.
1. Protected status: when you connect to a NordVPN server, this bar will confirm that your connection is successful by displaying the status as Protected.
2. Quick Connect: the fastest way to begin using the NordVPN extension. After pressing Quick Connect, you'll be immediately connected to a NordVPN server.
3. Search: whereas the Quick Connect option will decide on a server location for you, this option allows you to specify the country of the NordVPN server.
4. Settings: here, you can find your General, Connection, Security and privacy settings.General: in these settings, you can find your subscription information, application appearance, language preferences, and a function to import and export [split tunneling](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321703651985-Split-Tunneling-feature-on-NordVPN-extension) settings.Connection: when accessing connection settings, you can choose to automatically connect to NordVPN servers or add URLs that you wish to be excluded from the NordVPN connection.Security and privacy: here, enable the [WebRTC](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20318383008529-How-to-stop-WebRTC-leaks) Leaks option and [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/Features/1047407402/What-are-Threat-Protection-and-Threat-Protection-Lite.htm). Also, choose to turn on security warnings for suspicious websites.
5. Support Assistance: more information about the extension and live chat with an agent option can be found here.
6. Notifications: updates and news about the NordVPN extension.
7. Main extension window: If you click here, you can open the main extension window.
8. List of Recently Connected Countries: This section displays the countries to which you have established a recent connection. In case you haven't connected to any server yet, you will find recommendations for countries to connect to.
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Can I use NordVPN app and NordVPN extension simultaneously?
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It is not recommended to connect to both extension and app at the same time since it would create a double connection and can slow your traffic down.However, if you want to use the NordVPN browser extension and app at the same time, you could exclude your browser app (e.g Chrome, Firefox, Edge) from VPN traffic on Windows OS split tunneling feature, connect to VPN on the NordVPN App and NordVPN extension at the same time.
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Can't log into NordVPN
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You may struggle to log in to NordVPN for several reasons. Are you experiencing any of the following issues?
## Table of contents:
* The NordVPN app login makes me continue in the browser, but when I do, nothing happens in the app.
* I receive "Error: 429 Too Many Requests."
* I didn't receive my verification password after signing up.
* The password is incorrect.
* After logging in, the app asks me to log in again.
* NordVPN keeps logging me out.
* I get “error: rotating: transport rotator: ntp check failed” or “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”
### The NordVPN app login makes me continue in the browser, but when I do, nothing happens in the app.
To help solve this problem, try [resetting your NordVPN app preferences](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20323582191505-Resetting-your-application-preferences).
If you are using Linux, try the callback login method:
1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser, and finish the login process.
3. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
4. Run the command:
```
nordvpn login --callback "<URL>"
```
and replace <URL> with the copied link address.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1NmE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5YjkzZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"
```
### I receive the message "Error: 429 Too Many Requests."
Follow the steps in our article on how to deal with “Error: 429 Too Many Requests.”
### After signing up, I didn't receive my verification password.
Check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please [contact our customer support team](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19482416296593-How-can-I-reach-NordVPN-customer-support).
### It says that my password is incorrect.
Try resetting your password. If that doesn’t help, [uninstall the NordVPN app](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19481023452561-How-to-uninstall-NordVPN-software), [download NordVPN](https://nordvpn.com/download/) once again, and see if you can sign in.
### I’m stuck in a NordVPN login loop. After logging in, the app asks me to log in again.
Try resetting your app preferences. If that doesn’t help, uninstall the NordVPN application, download NordVPN once again, and try signing in.
### NordVPN keeps logging me out.
Reset your app preferences or reinstall the NordVPN app. If the above doesn’t help, try changing the DNS addresses on your device. It’s worth noting that other VPN apps or antivirus software may interfere with your NordVPN connection.
### I get “error: rotating: transport rotator: ntp check failed” or “rotating: transport rotator: ptr timer is locked.”
1. Use one of the following commands to remove the app:
```
sudo apt --purge autoremove nordvpn*
```
or
```
sudo apt-get --purge autoremove nordvpn*
```
2. Install the app again on your Linux device.
If you'd like to learn more, check out our article on how the NordVPN sign-up and log-in process works.
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How to set up the NordVPN browser extension
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Here are guides on how to set up NordVPN proxy extension on your:
* [Chrome Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20349533941265-How-to-set-up-NordVPN-with-Chrome-extension)
* [Firefox Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20350669461137-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Firefox-extension)
* [Edge Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19627093939601-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Edge-Extension)
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How to log in to NordVPN on Linux devices without a GUI
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To log in to NordVPN on your Linux machine without a graphical user interface, enter one of the following commands:
* nordvpn login command with the --token flag
* nordvpn login command with the --callback flag
When using the token login method, follow these steps:
1. Log in to [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/).
2. Find NordVPN under the Services menu.
3. Locate the Access token tab down below.
4. Click on Generate new token.
5. Pick either token: one that expires in 30 days or one that doesn’t expire. Proceed to Generate token.
6. Click Copy and close.
7. On your Linux machine, run the command: nordvpn login --token <your_token> and replace <your_token> with the copied token.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --token 3fe460ksdnf415e45908cec9f9bdbadf7a456a6dfb35dc2c58xxxxx
```
If you choose the callback login method:
1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser.
3. Finish the login process.
4. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
5. Run the command: ”nordvpn login --callback "<URL>" and replace <URL> with the copied link address.
For example:
```
nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1N
mE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5Yjk
zZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"
```
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How to re-install NordVPN on Android
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To reinstall NordVPN on your Android device and ensure you have the latest version for the best experience, follow these steps.
1. Open the Settings app on your phone and select Apps or Apps & Notifications (the selection may vary depending on your phone type).
2. After opening the Apps settings, you may also need to press Manage Apps (this may vary depending on your phone type).
3. After opening Manage apps (or just Apps, depending on your phone model), search for or scroll down to find and tap the NordVPN app.
4. Tap Uninstall and confirm app deletion.
5. Once uninstalled, download the latest NordVPN app version from [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordvpn.android&hl=en&pli=1) or our website, where you’ll also find setup instructions.
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Internet shows a different server location
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Typically, if selecting a country/server to select to, you should appear as being in that country or location when verifying your location on IP geo-location websites, such as <https://nordvpn.com/what-is-my-ip/>.
If you are appearing in other locations, you may be re-routed due to usage of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) traffic, such as Torrents, on servers that do not support P2P.
If that is not the case, or you are already trying to connect to a P2P-compatible server, you may be using a different VPN service in the background that might be running at your workplace, your Antivirus/Firewall, or web browser. Try turning off these services and see if the [IP address location](https://nordvpn.com/ip-lookup/) changes back.
Some websites may display an incorrect location due to outdated databases they use. It may take some time for third-party databases to update and show correct location.
If none of the above solutions address the issue you are experiencing, please [contact our customer support](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19482416296593-How-can-I-reach-NordVPN-customer-support) for assistance.
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What is a NordVPN browser extension and why do I need it?
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NordVPN extension for [Chrome](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20349533941265-How-to-set-up-NordVPN-with-Chrome-extension), [Edge](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19627093939601-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Edge-Extension), and [Firefox](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20350669461137-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Firefox-extension) browsers sends your traffic through the proxy server and allows you to have a different IP address that hides your location and identity. Not all websites protect your connection (HTTPS) and encrypt your online traffic. With the NordVPN extension, your browsing information will be secured and your online presence will not be visible to anyone.
The extension also offers these features:
* Split Tunneling allows you to split your traffic through different URLs and domains.
* Block the WebRTC (communication protocol that relies on JavaScript) by blocking it you can avoid leaking your real IP address.
* The Threat Protection function blocks intrusive ads and unsafe websites based on DNS filtering. Make sure you’re connected to the NordVPN server for this feature to work.
Note: Currently NordVPN Extension is not supported on Opera browser.
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Does NordVPN support OpenWrt?
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Routers with OpenWRT firmware have been reported to support VPNs like NordVPN. However, please be aware that the following configuration has not been tested by NordVPN staff – it has been shared and tested by our wonderful customers instead. In particular, NordVPN would like to thank ulmwind, an active member of the OpenWRT community, for their continuous assistance in providing us with up-to-date OpenWRT instructions.
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What to do if YouTube TV is not working with NordVPN
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YouTube TV works only on desktop devices. To access YouTube TV, connect to one of NordVPN’s US servers.
If Youtube TV restricts your access while using NordVPN, follow the steps below.
1. [Clear your browser cache](https://nordvpn.com/blog/how-to-clear-your-cache/).
2. Use a different browser or open YouTube TV in a private browser mode.
3. Disable the [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19508765521425) feature. If you’re using Threat Protection Pro™, exclude YouTube TV from the blocked domains list. To do that, go to the Web protection tab in the Threat Protection Pro™ settings and choose to exclude YouTube TV from threat blocking.
4. Do a NordVPN DNS leak test while connected to our servers. If the results bring back your IP address, configure your device manually to use private NordVPN DNS servers.
5. Allowlist NordVPN in the settings of your antivirus if you are using one.
6. Connect to different US servers.
7. Emulate your location on Google Chrome:
* Once Google Chrome is opened, Press Ctrl + Shift + I to access Developer Tools.
* Select the three-dot menu icon in the top right of the pane.
* Scroll to More Tools and select Sensors.
* Switch your location.
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Can I use NordVPN app and NordVPN extension simultaneously?
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Common Windows application issues
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This article covers problems you may encounter when using NordVPN on Windows devices, including situations where NordVPN is not working on your Windows 10 device, or you have no internet access with NordVPN on Windows 10.
## “Error 1001” during installation
If you encountered “Error 1001” while trying to install the NordVPN app on Windows, follow these steps:
1. Update your Windows system using the “Windows update” tool.
2. Make sure you’re running the latest .NET Runtime version:
1. Click the “Start” button, type “control panel” in the search bar, and select the “Control panel” app.
2. Click “Programs” and select “Programs and features.”
3. Check the version number beside the “Microsoft .NET Framework” entry. If it is not version 4.8 or later, download the latest .NET Runtime version.
3. Temporarily disable your cybersecurity software (such as your antivirus and firewall) and try installing the NordVPN app for Windows again.
## Crash or freeze
If your NordVPN app keeps freezing, follow these steps:
1. Uninstall the NordVPN application.
2. [Update your Windows operating system to the latest available version](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-windows-3c5ae7fc-9fb6-9af1-1984-b5e0412c556a).
3. Install the [latest NordVPN app for Windows](https://nordvpn.com/download/windows/).
If the above method failed to fix your issue, try the following:
1. Press the “Windows” key and the “R” key at the same time to open the "Run" window.
2. Type in "services.msc" (without the quotation marks) and press “Enter” to open the "Services" window.
3. Check if the “Task scheduler” is running — if it is not, right-click on the “Task scheduler” entry and select “Start.” You can also access the “Windows event log” from this window.
## NordVPN Kill Switch feature does not work
If the Kill Switch feature fails to stop specific apps, you can manually add their executable files (.exe) to the Kill Switch list in the NordVPN app:
1. Go to “Settings.”
2. Select “Kill Switch” in the left sidebar menu.
3. Click on “Add apps” under “App Kill Switch” and select the app’s executable file. For example, you would need to add the following file for Skype:C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
## No internet access when connected to a NordVPN server
If you’re getting disconnected from the internet when you connect to a VPN server, try the following to fix the problem:
* Connect to a different VPN server in the NordVPN app.
* Change your VPN connection protocol:
1. 1. [Switch to OpenVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19774135293969-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP-Windows) (UDP or TCP)
2. Switch to NordLynx
* Disable your other cybersecurity software (such as your antivirus and firewall) to check if it’s responsible for the issue. If the NordVPN app works after disabling other cybersecurity software, you may need to add exceptions for NordVPN files.
* Perform a network flush:
1. 1. Open the NordVPN application.
2. Head to the "Advanced" section.
3. Click "Run diagnostics tool."
4. In the opened window, select "Network flush."
5. Restart your PC and try connecting to VPN servers again.
If the problem persists, reinstall the NordVPN app:
1. Uninstall the NordVPN application.
2. Restart your device.
3. Install the latest version of the NordVPN Windows app.
## A certain feature of the application is not working properly
If you discover that a feature isn’t working as it should, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Settings" menu in the NordVPN app.
2. Head to the "Advanced" section.
3. Click "Run diagnostics tool."
4. In the opened window, select "Reset app."
5. Re-launch the application.
If the problem persists, try the following:
* Update to the [latest NordVPN Windows app](https://nordvpn.com/download/windows/) version.
* Reinstall the NordVPN app:
1. 1. [Uninstall the NordVPN application](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/1047410452/How-to-uninstall-NordVPN-software.htm).
2. Restart your device.
3. Install the latest version of the NordVPN Windows app.
## NordVPN is not working after an update
If your NordVPN Windows application has stopped working after an update, try the following to fix the problem:
* Disable your other cybersecurity software (such as your antivirus and firewall) to check if it’s responsible for the issue. If the NordVPN app works after disabling other cybersecurity software, you may need to add exceptions for NordVPN files.
* Uninstall the NordVPN app and reboot your Windows device, then download and install the latest version of the NordVPN Windows app.
## The NordVPN icon is missing
If the NordVPN application icon is missing from the NordVPN shortcut on your desktop, follow these steps:
1. Left-click the broken NordVPN app icon to select the shortcut.
2. Right-click the selected shortcut and choose “Delete.”
3. Right-click on your desktop, choose “New,” and select “Shortcut.”
4. Click “Browse,” find the NordVPN directory, and select the NordVPN executable file (.exe).
5. Name the shortcut and click “Finish.”
Alternatively, you can try reinstalling the NordVPN Windows app:
1. Uninstall the NordVPN application.
2. Restart your device.
3. Install the latest version of the NordVPN Windows app.
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Unable to connect to a VPN with the browser extension
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If you’re unable to connect to NordVPN through [Chrome](https://nordvpn.com/download/chrome-extension/), [Edge](https://nordvpn.com/download/edge-extension/), or [Firefox browser](https://nordvpn.com/download/firefox-extension/) extensions, follow these tips to fix the issue:
1. Don’t connect more than ten devices to one NordVPN account. NordVPN allows you to establish ten simultaneous connections. If you’re past this number, the browser extension won’t allow you to connect. To solve this issue, disconnect from the VPN on one of your devices (or all devices in one go by [changing your password](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19476698905617-How-can-I-change-my-NordVPN-password)). Afterward, manually connect up to ten devices of your choice.
2. Make sure to turn off other VPN service extensions or apps. Other extensions may interfere with the proxy settings necessary for the NordVPN extension to work.
3. Wait a little longer to establish a connection. If you’ve closed the VPN browser extension while you were connected to a VPN server, it may take longer to connect the next time you use it.
4. Refresh the extension by turning it off and on.
5. [Clear your browser cache](https://nordvpn.com/blog/how-to-clear-your-cache/) and delete cookies. Removing old data or resetting the settings may help solve your connection problems.
6. Make sure you are using the latest browser extension version.
7. Restart your computer.
8. Reinstall the browser extension.
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## How to set up the NordVPN Chrome extension
1. Download [VPN Chrome extension](https://nordvpn.com/download/chrome-extension/) form our website, or you can get it from [Google Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/nordvpn-vpn-proxy-for-pri/fjoaledfpmneenckfbpdfhkmimnjocfa).
2. Click on Add to Chrome button. 
3. Chrome might ask you if you want to add the extension. Click Add extension.
4. Then you will receive a NordVPN notification that the extension was added successfully.
5. After the installation is finished, the NordVPN logo will appear on the toolbar in the top-right corner of the browser. Click on the NordVPN logo and you will be prompted to either login or sign up using Nord Account.
## How to use and customize the NordVPN Chrome Extension
Now that you have a VPN for Chrome let's look at how you can make your first connection and adjust the extension settings to suit your needs.
1. Protected status: when you connect to a NordVPN server, this bar will confirm that your connection is successful by displaying the status as Protected.
2. Quick Connect: the fastest way to begin using the NordVPN extension. After pressing Quick Connect, you'll immediately connect to a NordVPN server.
3. Search: whereas the Quick Connect option will decide on a server location for you, this option allows you to specify the country of the NordVPN server.
4. Settings: here, you can find your General, Connection, Security and privacy settings. General: in these settings, you can find your subscription information, application appearance, language preferences, and a function to import and export [split tunneling](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321703651985-Split-Tunneling-feature-on-NordVPN-extension) settings.Connection: when accessing connection settings, you can choose to automatically connect to NordVPN servers or add URLs that you wish to be excluded from the NordVPN connection.Security and privacy: enable the [WebRTC](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20318383008529-How-to-stop-WebRTC-leaks) Leaks option and the [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/Features/1047407402/What-are-Threat-Protection-and-Threat-Protection-Lite.htm) feature. Also, choose to turn on security warnings for suspicious websites.
5. Support Assistance: more information about the extension and live chat with an agent option can be found here.
6. Notifications: updates and news about the NordVPN extension.
7. Main extension window: If you click here, you can open the main extension window.
8. List of Recently Connected Countries: This section displays the countries to which you have established a recent connection. In case you haven't connected to any server yet, you will find recommendations for countries to connect to.
And that's it! Enjoy browsing securely using your VPN for Chrome.
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## Setting up NordVPN extension on Firefox
You can get the [VPN service for Firefox](https://nordvpn.com/download/firefox-extension/) from the [Firefox website for extensions](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/nordvpn-proxy-extension/).
1. To install the extension click Add to Firefox.
2. Afterward, you will be prompted to grant permission for this application, click Add.
3. After that, you will be asked to allow the extension to run in a private window, check this and click "Okay". 
4. After the installation is finished NordVPN logo will appear on the Toolbar on the top right corner of the browser.
5. Click on the NordVPN logo and you will be prompted to sign in, use your NordVPN credentials to do so. 
## Using and customizing the NordVPN Firefox Extension
Let's look at how you can make the first connection and adjust the extension settings to suit your needs. 
1. Protected status: when you connect to a NordVPN server, this bar will confirm that your connection is successful by displaying the status as Protected.
2. Quick Connect: the fastest way to begin using the NordVPN extension. After pressing Quick Connect, you'll be immediately connected to a NordVPN server.
3. Search: whereas the Quick Connect option will decide on a server location for you, this option allows you to specify the country of the NordVPN server.
4. Settings: here, you can find your General, Connection, Security and privacy settings.General: in these settings, you can find your subscription information, application appearance, language preferences, and a function to import and export [split tunneling](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20321703651985-Split-Tunneling-feature-on-NordVPN-extension) settings.Connection: when accessing connection settings, you can choose to automatically connect to NordVPN servers or add URLs that you wish to be excluded from the NordVPN connection.Security and privacy: enable the [WebRTC](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20318383008529-How-to-stop-WebRTC-leaks) Leaks option and the [Threat Protection](https://support.nordvpn.com/General-info/Features/1047407402/What-are-Threat-Protection-and-Threat-Protection-Lite.htm) feature. Also, choose to turn on security warnings for suspicious websites.
5. Support Assistance: more information about the extension and live chat with an agent option can be found here.
6. Notifications: updates and news about the NordVPN extension.
7. Main extension window: If you click here, you can open the main extension window.
8. List of Recently Connected Countries: This section displays the countries to which you have established a recent connection. In case you haven't connected to any server yet, you will find recommendations for countries to connect to.
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Here are guides on how to set up NordVPN proxy extension on your:
* [Chrome Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20349533941265-How-to-set-up-NordVPN-with-Chrome-extension)
* [Firefox Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20350669461137-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Firefox-extension)
* [Edge Browser](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19627093939601-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Edge-Extension)
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## Does NordVPN support OpenWrt?
Routers with OpenWRT firmware have been reported to support VPNs like NordVPN. However, please be aware that the following configuration has not been tested by NordVPN staff – it has been shared and tested by our wonderful customers instead. In particular, NordVPN would like to thank ulmwind, an active member of the OpenWRT community, for their continuous assistance in providing us with up-to-date OpenWRT instructions.
This article provides two OpenWrt setup guides:
* GUI interface instructions (simplified version)
* CLI instructions (more advanced)
If any issues arise, feel free to contact our support team for further help! This is an advanced tutorial, but it also provides some simpler instructions.
## GUI instructions
In this guide, we will show you how to set up a NordVPN connection on routers using OpenWrt firmware via the LuCI web interface.
1. Access the LuCI interface of your OpenWrt router by entering its local IP address into your internet browser and logging in. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and the username is root.By default, there is no password set up, so you may leave this slot empty, however, when you log in you will get a message to set up a password.In order to do so, click on System > Administration and you may set up a password there.
2. Once you have logged in, select the System tab and choose Software.
3. Click the “Update lists” button and wait for the process to finish and click “Dismiss”.
4. Install the following packages by typing in their name in the “Filter” field and clicking “Install…”.
1. openvpn-openssl
2. ip-full
3. luci-app-openvpn
5. Click “Save & Apply” and refresh the router page. Now you should see a new tab called VPN. Click on it and choose OpenVPN from the dropdown.
6. Now you need to download OpenVPN client configuration files. You can be connected to a recommended server via your NordAccount.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
For the purpose of this guide, we will be using the us5104.nordvpn.com server.
1. Under the “OVPN configuration file upload” section name the VPN connection in the “Instance name” field (we have named it “nordvpn_us”.) After that, click on the “Choose File” button, locate the downloaded server file and click “Upload”.
2. In the “OpenVPN instances” section, click the “Edit” button next to the instance you have just created.
3. In the lower field, enter your NordVPN service credential username and password into separate lines.usernamepassword
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Now, copy the path to the credentials file that is given right above the field containing the credentials and paste it next to the “auth-user-pass” line in the “Config file” section above.It should look like this: auth-user-pass /etc/openvpn/nordvpn_us.auth
2. Click on the Save button at the bottom.
3. Click on the “Network” tab at the top of the page and choose “Interfaces“.
4. Select the “Add new interface…” button and name it “nordvpntun”.
5. Click on the “Protocol” dropdown menu and choose “Unmanaged”.
6. In the “Interface” dropdown, enter the name “tun0” at the bottom -- custom -- field and press the Enter key.
7. Click the “Create interface” and “Save” buttons.
8. Choose the “Network” tab at the top once more and head to the “Firewall” section.
9. Click the “Add” button and adjust it as follows:
1. Name it “vpnfirewall”;
2. Set the “Input” option as “Reject”;
3. Leave “Output” as “Accept” and “Forward” as “Reject”;
4. Check the “Masquerading” option;
5. Check the “MSS clamping” option;
6. From the “Covered Networks” dropdown menu choose “nordvpntun”;
7. In the “Allow forward from source zones” dropdown menu, choose “lan”;
8. Click the “Save” button.
10. In the “Zones” section, find the zone named “lan”, and click on the “Edit” button.
11. In the “Allow forward to destination zones” dropdown check the “nordvpntun” entry.
12. Once more, click “Network'' at the top of the page and then choose “DHCP and DNS” from the dropdown list.
13. In the “General Settings” tab, find the “DNS forwardings” option and enter NordVPN DNS addresses there. The addresses are: 103.86.96.100 and 103.86.99.100
14. Go to the “Resolv and Hosts Files” tab, check the “Ignore resolve file” checkbox, and click the “Save & Apply” button.
15. Lastly, please head back to the “VPN” > “OpenVPN” tab.
16. In the “OpenVPN instances” section, check the “Enable” option next to the NordVPN option in the list, and click the “Save & Apply” button.
17. Click the “Start” button next to the created NordVPN instance to connect to the VPN server.
When you have followed these instructions, you should be connected using the configured connection. To check if you were successful, visit NordVPN’s homepage — the status at the top of the page should say “Protected”If you wish to disconnect the VPN connection, you can click on the “Stop” button next to the NordVPN option in the “VPN” > “OpenVPN” > “OpenVPN instances'' section.
## CLI instructions
If you're looking for a more advanced tutorial, follow this guide instead. To gain the benefits of a VPN on OpenWrt, you need a router with both OpenWrt firmware and an enabled OpenVPN client. The main page of the firmware is <https://openwrt.org/>.
1. In order to start, you would need to access your router via SSH using its LAN IP address. By default, the IP address is set to 192.168.1.1 and the username is root, however, the IP address may differ if you changed any of the default values.
2. The OpenVPN package is not included in the firmware image by default. To install it, please run the following commands:opkg updateopkg install openvpn-opensslopkg install ip-fullAdditionally, you may install the LuCI component of the OpenVPN configuration, however, it is optional. You can do so by running this command:opkg install luci-app-openvpn
3. Once you have installed the OpenVPN package, you can make it launch automatically whenever the router starts by running this command:/etc/init.d/openvpn enable
4. Next, you will need to download the server configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
1. For this guide, we used the server uk2054.nordvpn.com, however, you should use the server that the website suggests for you.To download a server file, choose the country where you wish to connect, click on “Show available protocols”, right-click on “Download config” for “OpenVPN TCP” or “OpenVPN UDP” and choose “Copy link address”.After that, return to your SSH session and run the following command:wget -P /etc/openvpn <https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/files/ovpn_udp/servers/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn>However, make sure to use the link you copied for your specific server file. This command will download the configuration file to the /etc/openvpn directory for easy access.Alternatively, you may download the server configuration file on a different machine and transfer it to the OpenWrt router using alternate methods, such as SCP or SFTP protocols.For older OpenWrt builds:You can simply download an archive here <https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/certificates/servers.zip>. In the downloaded archive, you will find the corresponding files with .crt and .key extensions. The files are specific for each VPN server.
2. The OpenVPN configuration for NordVPN requires you to enter your NordVPN service credential username and password every time OpenVPN starts. However, we will make some adjustments so the credentials would be provided automatically.First, to make the process easier, we will install the nano text editor by running the following command:opkg install nanoOtherwise, you may use the built-in vi text editor. For more information regarding text editors, please refer to this article: <https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/base-system/user.beginner.cli>.Now, open the downloaded server configuration file using the nano text editor. In our case, the command would be:nano /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnAfter that, append the word “secret” (without quotation marks) to the string “auth-user-pass”. The resulting line should be:auth-user-pass secretNow, we need to create a new file named secret, where the NordVPN service credentials will be stored. To do so, run the following command:nano /etc/openvpn/secretIt will create the new file and open it using the nano text editor.In the first line of the file enter your NordVPN service username, and the second - NordVPN service password.
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Configure OpenVPN using the downloaded configuration file in one of two ways:
1. Change the file’s extension from .ovpn to .conf, which will allow OpenVPN to find it automatically by its extension.To do so, you can use the mv command:mv /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn /etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.conf
2. Specify the file name in “/etc/config/openvpn” by using the following “uci” commands:uci set openvpn.nordvpn=openvpnuci set openvpn.nordvpn.enabled='1'uci set openvpn.nordvpn.config='/etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn'uci commit openvpnAfter that, the file “/etc/config/openvpn” should contain the following appended strings:config openvpn 'nordvpn'option enabled '1'option config '/etc/openvpn/uk2054.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn'You can check by running this command:tail /etc/config/openvpnYou may also change the file’s extension from .ovpn to .conf and specify it in the file “/etc/config/openvpn” - in that case, however, OpenVPN will start with this configuration file just once.
2. Create a new network interface by running the following commands:uci set network.nordvpntun=interfaceuci set network.nordvpntun.proto='none'uci set network.nordvpntun.ifname='tun0'uci commit networkThe file “/etc/config/network” should contain the following appended strings, if everything was done properly:config interface 'nordvpntun'option proto 'none'option ifname 'tun0'It can be checked by using the tail /etc/config/network command.
3. Create a new firewall zone and add a forwarding rule from LAN to VPN by running the following commands:uci add firewall zoneuci set firewall.@zone[-1].name='vpnfirewall'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].input='REJECT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].output='ACCEPT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].forward='REJECT'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].masq='1'uci set firewall.@zone[-1].mtu_fix='1'uci add_list firewall.@zone[-1].network='nordvpntun'uci add firewall forwardinguci set firewall.@forwarding[-1].src='lan'uci set firewall.@forwarding[-1].dest='vpnfirewall'uci commit firewallIf done correctly, the file “/etc/config/firewall” should contain the following appended strings:config zoneoption name 'vpnfirewall'option input 'REJECT'option output 'ACCEPT'option forward 'REJECT'option masq '1'option mtu_fix '1'list network 'nordvpntun'config forwardingoption src 'lan'option dest 'vpnfirewall'You can check by running tail -13 /etc/config/firewall command. This will display the last 13 lines, which should contain the aforementioned strings.
4. Now you need to configure the DNS servers. The simplest approach is to use NordVPN DNS for the WAN interface of the router. To add NordVPN DNS, run the following commands:uci set network.wan.peerdns='0'uci del network.wan.dnsuci add_list network.wan.dns='103.86.96.100'uci add_list network.wan.dns='103.86.99.100'uci commitIf you receive an error message “uci: Entry not found” after running the uci del network.wan.dns command, you can disregard it.The file “/etc/config/network” should contain the section ‘wan’ with the three bottom strings appended:config interface 'wan'<...>option peerdns '0'list dns '103.86.96.100'list dns '103.86.99.100'You can check by running the cat /etc/config/network command and finding the ‘wan’ interface in the output.You can also add different DNS addresses, such as Google’s by running these commands:uci set network.wan.peerdns='0'uci del network.wan.dnsuci add_list network.wan.dns='8.8.8.8'uci add_list network.wan.dns='8.8.4.4'uci commitThe appended strings should be similar to the previous ones.
(Optional) To prevent traffic leakage in case the VPN tunnel disconnects, you can open the “/etc/firewall.user” file using a text editor and add the following content to it:# This file is interpreted as a shell script.
# Put your custom iptables rules here, and they will be executed with each firewall (re-)start
# Internal uci firewall chains are flushed and recreated on reload, so
# put custom rules into the root chains, e.g. INPUT or FORWARD, or into the
# special user chains, e.g. input_wan_rule or postrouting_lan_rule.
if (! ip a s tun0 up) && (! iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -I forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
Additionally, you should create a file called “99-prevent-leak” in the folder “/etc/hotplug.d/iface” by running nano /etc/hotplug.d/iface/99-prevent-leak and adding the following content to the file:#!/bin/sh
if [ "$ACTION" = ifup ] && (ip a s tun0 up) && (iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -D forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
if [ "$ACTION" = ifdown ] && (! ip a s tun0 up) && (! iptables -C forwarding_rule -j REJECT); then
iptables -I forwarding_rule -j REJECT
fi
In some cases, the OpenVPN connection can crash with a log output similar to “couldn’t resolve host…”. In this case, the VPN tunnel itself remains, however, the connection is lost. To reconnect to it automatically, first open the “/etc/rc.local” file using a text editor and add the following line:/etc/openvpn/reconnect.sh &
In addition, you need to create the “reconnect.sh” file in the “/etc/openvpn” directory. It can be done by running the nano /etc/openvpn/reconnect.sh command.
In the file, enter the following script contents:
#!/bin/sh
n=10
while sleep 50; do
t=$(ping -c $n 8.8.8.8 | grep -o -E '[0-9]+ packets r' | grep -o -E '[0-9]+')
if [ "$t" -eq 0 ]; then
/etc/init.d/openvpn restart
fi
done
When you have followed these instructions, you should be connected using the configured connection. To check if you were successful, visit NordVPN’s homepage — the status at the top of the page should say “Protected.”
If you wish to disconnect the VPN connection, run the following command:
service openvpn stop
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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How to stop WebRTC leaks
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Sometimes various browsers experience WebRTC Leaks which may cause the real IP address leak, even when using a VPN.
However, you can easily disable the WebRTC leaks using the NordVPN browser extension on top of the NordVPN app.
* Download and set up the NordVPN browser extension on the browser of your choice: [Chrome](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20349533941265-How-to-set-up-NordVPN-with-Chrome-extension)/[Firefox](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20350669461137-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Firefox-extension)/[Edge](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19627093939601-Connect-to-NordVPN-with-Edge-Extension).
* In the bottom-right corner of the extension's main screen, click on the settings button.
* You'll find the option to block WebRTC at the very top of the settings menu. Please note: do not connect to a server via the NordVPN browser extension in case you're already connected through the NordVPN app.
You can read more about WebRTC leaks in [our blog post](https://nordvpn.com/blog/webrtc/) and watch our video for more detailed information:
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EdgeRouter and Ubiquiti setup with NordVPN
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EdgeRouter routers with EdgeOS firmware version 2.0.9 and later support long passwords and can be used to establish a connection to our servers using the [OpenVPN protocol](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19683394518161-OpenVPN-connection-on-NordVPN). If you are using an older version of the firmware, please update it before following this guide. Instructions on how to update the router firmware can be found on the [official Ubiquiti website](https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/205146110-EdgeRouter-How-to-Upgrade-the-EdgeOS-Firmware).
Here are the instructions on how to set up an OpenVPN connection to NordVPN servers on EdgeRouter via SSH:
1. Create a new file on your computer and call it "nordvpnauth.txt. "Open it and type in your NordVPN service username in the first line and NordVPN service password in the second line:usernamepasswordYou can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
2. Go to your NordAccount dashboard to download your manual connection configuration files:
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
3. Open the downloaded server configuration file (for example, “de978.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn”) and make the following changes:
Your configured file should look like this:
clientdev tunproto udpremote 5.180.62.90 1194resolv-retry infiniteremote-randomnobindtun-mtu 1500tun-mtu-extra 32mssfix 1450persist-keypersist-tunping 15ping-restart 0ping-timer-remreneg-sec 0comp-lzo no remote-cert-tls server auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txtroute-nopull verb 3pullfast-iocipher AES-256-CBCauth SHA512<ca>-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----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-----END CERTIFICATE-----</ca>key-direction 1<tls-auth>## 2048 bit OpenVPN static key#-----BEGIN OpenVPN Static key V1-----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-----END OpenVPN Static key V1-----</tls-auth>
---
4. Now, access your EdgeMax router via SSH:
5. Then perform these commands:sudo -icd /config/mkdir openvpnchmod 770 openvpn
6. If you're using Linux, disconnect from SSH and copy the created “nordvpnauth.txt” and the downloaded “.ovpn” (in this case “de978.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn”) files into your EdgeMax router's “/config/openvpn” directory via SCP:scp nordvpnauth.txt ubnt@routersIPaddress:/config/openvpnscp de978.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn ubnt@routersIPaddress:/config/openvpnTo copy these files into the EdgeRouter while using Windows, upload them via SFTP. The default port for the SFTP connection is 22:
7. Use SSH again to connect to your router and run the following commands (adjusting some lines according to your network and file names):configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 config-file /config/openvpn/de978.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnset interfaces openvpn vtun0 description 'OpenVPN VPN tunnel'commitset service nat rule 5000 description 'OpenVPN Clients'set service nat rule 5000 log disableset service nat rule 5000 outbound-interface vtun0set service nat rule 5000 source address 192.168.1.0/24set service nat rule 5000 type masqueradecommitset protocols static table 1 interface-route 0.0.0.0/0 next-hop-interface vtun0set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 description 'traffic from 192.168.1.0/24 to vtun0'set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 source address 192.168.1.0/24set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 modify table 1set interfaces ethernet eth1 firewall in modify SOURCE_ROUTEcommitsave
Note: The last command can also be “ethernet eth2,” depending on which slot is used for the LAN cable, or “switch switch0” if you are using a switch interface.
If you are using a different subnet (or want to set up the connection for specific devices only), modify 192.168.1.0/24 on all lines to your values.
8. To check the connection log, type in:run show logScroll down until you see “Initialization sequence completed.” That means your router has successfully connected to our service. You can also check our [“What is my IP?” page](https://nordvpn.com/what-is-my-ip/) to see if you are connected to NordVPN.
Additional notes:
* Change the line “auth-user-pass” to “auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txt” (without the quotation marks.)
* After “auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txt,” insert a new line with “route-nopull” (again, without the quotation marks.)
* Save the file.
* For UNIX-like machines, use the command “ssh ubnt@routersIPaddress” (no quotation marks) and enter your EdgeRouter password.
* For Windows devices, [download this app](https://www.bitvise.com/ssh-client-download).
* To disable a VPN, use the following commands:configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 disablecommitsave
* To re-enable a VPN after disabling it, use the following commands:configuredelete interfaces openvpn vtun0 disablecommitsave
* To change your VPN server, simply upload a new file to your router (as described in step 6) and use the following commands:configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 config-file /config/openvpn/new_file.ovpncommitsave
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MikroTik IKEv2 setup with NordVPN
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MikroTik routers support many VPN services, including NordVPN. In particular, MikroTik routers with RouterOS version 6.45 and later let you establish an IKEv2 EAP [VPN tunnel](https://nordvpn.com/blog/vpn-tunnel/) to a NordVPN server. This tutorial explains how you can connect to a VPN on your MicroTik router.
1. Open the terminal in your RouterOS settings.
2. Install the NordVPN root certificate by running the following commands:/tool fetch url="https://downloads.nordcdn.com/certificates/root.der"/certificate import file-name=root.der
3. Connect to the NordVPN server to find out the hostname of the [recommended server](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). For our example, we used "nl125.nordvpn.com."
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
5. Under the server IP, next to Available protocols, select IKEv2/IPSec.
6. In the window that pops up, copy the server hostname and use it in your IKEv2 manual connection setup.
7. When connecting to IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
8. Now you have to set up the IPsec tunnel. We recommend creating a separate profile and proposal configuration to avoid interfering with existing or future IPsec configuration:/ip ipsec profileadd name=NordVPN/ip ipsec proposaladd name=NordVPN pfs-group=noneWhile it is possible to use the default policy template, it is better to create a new policy group and template to separate this configuration from other IPsec configurations./ip ipsec policy group add name=NordVPN/ip ipsec policy add dst-address=0.0.0.0/0 group=NordVPN proposal=NordVPN src-address=0.0.0.0/0 template=yes
9. Create a new “mode config” entry with “responder=no” (no quotation marks) that will request configuration parameters from the server:/ip ipsec mode-configadd name=NordVPN responder=no
10. Create peer and identity configurations. Enter your NordVPN credentials in the username and password parameters:/ip ipsec peeradd address=nl125.nordvpn.com exchange-mode=ike2 name=NordVPN profile=NordVPN/ip ipsec identityadd auth-method=eap certificate="" eap-methods=eap-mschapv2 generate-policy=port-strict mode-config=NordVPN peer=NordVPN policy-template-group=NordVPN username=YourNordVPNServiceUsername password=YourNordVPNServicePassword
11. You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard.](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
2. Now choose what to send over the VPN tunnel. In this example, we have the local network “192.168.88.0/24” behind the router, and we want all traffic from this network to be sent through the tunnel. First, we have to make a new “IP/Firewall/Address” list that consists of our local network./ip firewall address-listadd address=192.168.88.0/24 list=localAssign the newly created "IP/Firewall/Address" list to the "mode-config" configuration:/ip ipsec mode-configset [ find name=NordVPN ] src-address-list=local
3. Verify that the correct source NAT rule is dynamically generated when the tunnel is established./ip firewall nat print
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GL.iNet setup with NordVPN
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This tutorial is designed to help you set up your GL.iNet with a VPN. We will explain how to connect the GL.iNet router to NordVPN using the OpenVPN protocol.
The following changes have to be made in the web configuration panel of your router, which you can access by entering the local IP of your router in your web browser. The local IPs are 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 by default on most routers. You can access these by opening http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 in your browser. The default IP, username, and password can also be found in the user manual of your router.
1. Firstly, you will have to download the OpenVPN manual connection files.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
2. Access your device via the WebGUI. The GL.iNet IP address is 192.168.8.1 by default.
3. Once you are in the admin panel, go to “VPN” > “OpenVPN client” > “Add a new OpenVPN configuration.”
4. Upload the previously downloaded .ovpn file.
5. A new window will pop up, asking you to specify your NordVPN service credentials.
Paste your credentials and click "Submit."
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
6. Click "Connect" to enable the OpenVPN connection.
7. Once connected, you will see your connection status, including your new IP address as well as received and sent data.
8. Congratulations! You are now connected to NordVPN.
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Can I set up Netgear router with VPN
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Netgear is one of the most popular router manufacturer brands. Netgear routers provide great Wi-Fi connection, however, these routers cannot perform as OpenVPN clients.
In case you have a Netgear router, check if your router supports DD-WRT firmware [here](https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices#Netgear). If it does, you can flash your router with it. More information on how to install this firmware can be found [here](https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation).
Note: If you decide to flash your router, you do so at your own risk. Flashing may potentially damage your router and void the warranty, so we cannot help you with the flashing process.
Once done, you can follow our tutorial on how to connect to the NordVPN service with [DD-WRT firmware](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20308623061265-DD-WRT-setup-with-NordVPN).
If you run into any issues, make a screenshot of your router’s VPN configuration page along with the connection log, which can be found under the Status > OpenVPN tab, and send this information to us using the email or chat buttons below the article.
If you want an out-of-the-box solution that offers NordVPN’s security and privacy, head over to our partners at [FlashRouters](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/). They will provide you with a pre-configured router that will deliver top-notch security and performance.
To explore other options, find out which routers are compatible with NordVPN.
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Do you want to use NordVPN with more than ten devices at the same time? Or set up a VPN connection on your router? Then an OpenVPN connection is a go-to choice.You can set up a NordVPN connection on TP-Link routers that have OpenVPN client settings available. For a complete list of compatible routers, please refer to [TP-Link documentation](https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/272492).
If your router is compatible with NordVPN, log in to the control panel of your TP-Link router. It can usually be accessed using one of the following IP addresses via an internet browser:192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1
1. Navigate to Advanced > VPN Client.
2. Enable VPN Client, then save the settings.
3. In the Server List section, click Add, and a new profile configuration window should show up.
4. In the pop-up window, fill in the available fields as follows:Description: NordVPN (or any name you choose)VPN Type: OpenVPNUsername: your NordVPN service usernamePassword: your NordVPN service password
5. You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and password) in the Nord Account dashboard: [https://my.nordaccount.com/login/.](https://my.nordaccount.com/login/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Paste credentials to the router interface profile window.
2. Download OpenVPN client configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. After downloading the files, go back to the control panel of your router and click Browse in the pop-up window.
2. Navigate to the configuration file you’ve just downloaded and click Open.
3. Save the configured settings by clicking the Save button.In the Server List, enable the newly created NordVPN connection.In the Device List section, click on the Add button.
4. Choose the devices you wish to use the VPN connection on and click the OK button.
5. Enable VPN Access for the added devices by clicking on the slider.
Now, all of the devices that you have added to the Device List will have access to the VPN connection. To add any new devices, repeat steps 11 and 12.
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EdgeRouter and Ubiquiti setup with NordVPN
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EdgeRouter routers with EdgeOS firmware version 2.0.9 and later support long passwords and can be used to establish a connection to our servers using the [OpenVPN protocol](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19683394518161-OpenVPN-connection-on-NordVPN). If you are using an older version of the firmware, please update it before following this guide. Instructions on how to update the router firmware can be found on the [official Ubiquiti website](https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/205146110-EdgeRouter-How-to-Upgrade-the-EdgeOS-Firmware).
Here are the instructions on how to set up an OpenVPN connection to NordVPN servers on EdgeRouter via SSH:
1. Create a new file on your computer and call it "nordvpnauth.txt. "Open it and type in your NordVPN service username in the first line and NordVPN service password in the second line:usernamepasswordYou can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/):
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
2. Go to your NordAccount dashboard to download your manual connection configuration files:
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
3. Open the downloaded server configuration file (for example, “de978.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn”) and make the following changes:
Your configured file should look like this:
clientdev tunproto udpremote 5.180.62.90 1194resolv-retry infiniteremote-randomnobindtun-mtu 1500tun-mtu-extra 32mssfix 1450persist-keypersist-tunping 15ping-restart 0ping-timer-remreneg-sec 0comp-lzo no remote-cert-tls server auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txtroute-nopull verb 3pullfast-iocipher AES-256-CBCauth SHA512<ca>-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----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-----END CERTIFICATE-----</ca>key-direction 1<tls-auth>## 2048 bit OpenVPN static key#-----BEGIN OpenVPN Static key V1-----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-----END OpenVPN Static key V1-----</tls-auth>
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4. Now, access your EdgeMax router via SSH:
5. Then perform these commands:sudo -icd /config/mkdir openvpnchmod 770 openvpn
6. If you're using Linux, disconnect from SSH and copy the created “nordvpnauth.txt” and the downloaded “.ovpn” (in this case “de978.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn”) files into your EdgeMax router's “/config/openvpn” directory via SCP:scp nordvpnauth.txt ubnt@routersIPaddress:/config/openvpnscp de978.nordvpn.com.udp1194.ovpn ubnt@routersIPaddress:/config/openvpnTo copy these files into the EdgeRouter while using Windows, upload them via SFTP. The default port for the SFTP connection is 22:
7. Use SSH again to connect to your router and run the following commands (adjusting some lines according to your network and file names):configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 config-file /config/openvpn/de978.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpnset interfaces openvpn vtun0 description 'OpenVPN VPN tunnel'commitset service nat rule 5000 description 'OpenVPN Clients'set service nat rule 5000 log disableset service nat rule 5000 outbound-interface vtun0set service nat rule 5000 source address 192.168.1.0/24set service nat rule 5000 type masqueradecommitset protocols static table 1 interface-route 0.0.0.0/0 next-hop-interface vtun0set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 description 'traffic from 192.168.1.0/24 to vtun0'set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 source address 192.168.1.0/24set firewall modify SOURCE_ROUTE rule 10 modify table 1set interfaces ethernet eth1 firewall in modify SOURCE_ROUTEcommitsave
Note: The last command can also be “ethernet eth2,” depending on which slot is used for the LAN cable, or “switch switch0” if you are using a switch interface.
If you are using a different subnet (or want to set up the connection for specific devices only), modify 192.168.1.0/24 on all lines to your values.
8. To check the connection log, type in:run show logScroll down until you see “Initialization sequence completed.” That means your router has successfully connected to our service. You can also check our [“What is my IP?” page](https://nordvpn.com/what-is-my-ip/) to see if you are connected to NordVPN.
Additional notes:
* Change the line “auth-user-pass” to “auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txt” (without the quotation marks.)
* After “auth-user-pass /config/openvpn/nordvpnauth.txt,” insert a new line with “route-nopull” (again, without the quotation marks.)
* Save the file.
* For UNIX-like machines, use the command “ssh ubnt@routersIPaddress” (no quotation marks) and enter your EdgeRouter password.
* For Windows devices, [download this app](https://www.bitvise.com/ssh-client-download).
* To disable a VPN, use the following commands:configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 disablecommitsave
* To re-enable a VPN after disabling it, use the following commands:configuredelete interfaces openvpn vtun0 disablecommitsave
* To change your VPN server, simply upload a new file to your router (as described in step 6) and use the following commands:configureset interfaces openvpn vtun0 config-file /config/openvpn/new_file.ovpncommitsave
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How to set up NordVPN with qBittorrent?
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Configure your NordVPN qBittorrent proxy settings to use the qBittorrent client with the NordVPN proxy.
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How to configure QNAP 4.4.2 NAS
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1. Access your QNAP and select QVPN Service -> VPN Client -> VPN Connection Profiles -> Add -> OpenVPN.
2. Import one of our .ovpn files by following the steps below:
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
3. Enter your NordVPN service credentials and click Apply:You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the Nord Account dashboard:
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
4. You should see the new connection visible. Select the profile and click Use VPN as NAS Default Gateway.
5. Click on an Enable VPN Gateway slider.
6. You should be connected to a VPN after a few moments.
Check whether the VPN connection is working:
1. Go to this website and copy the location of the magnet link. Do not close this page just yet.
2. Now open Download Station on your QNAP user interface and add a URL to your downloads list.
3. In the new window, paste the Magnet link you have copied earlier and click Next. In the next window, hit Apply without making any changes.
4. Now you can go back to the website you have copied your magnet link from and see what IP address your QNAP is using. It should show the IP address of the server you are connected to.
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Why Choose FlashRouters?
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[FlashRouters](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/) offers some of the best routers for NordVPN pre-configured to deliver top-notch security and performance:
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Which router should I use with NordVPN?
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It's important that a router supports VPN configurations to use NordVPN; however, to maximize your NordVPN experience, a router that’s pre-configured for VPN use is key.
For example, FlashRouters offers a [wide range of NordVPN-compatible devices](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/) optimized for secure, high-speed connections right out of the box without having to configure or set up the routers.
For the best out-of-the-box router solution with extra safety, privacy, streaming capabilities, and an exclusive NordLynx integration, we recommend the [Privacy Hero 2](https://www.flashrouters.com/privacy-hero-nordvpn-router-by-flashrouters). This unique cloud-connected device also includes 1 year of NordVPN plus 1 year of Privacy Hero service, providing seamless security and performance for your home network.
## Why Choose FlashRouters?
[FlashRouters](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/) offers some of the best routers for NordVPN pre-configured to deliver top-notch security and performance:
* Top-Tier Security: Your entire network is shielded by NordVPN, keeping your online activity private and secure.
* Speed & Stability: Our devices are equipped with powerful processors and advanced WiFi technologies, ensuring fast and stable VPN connections.
* Plug-and-Play VPN Setup: Skip the headaches of manual configuration. FlashRouters comes pre-flashed and optimized for NordVPN compatibility.
* Ongoing Support: Need networking support assistance? Their expert support team is here to help with your setup and troubleshooting.
### More NordVPN Recommended Routers Options (OpenVPN Only)
Flashrouters also have a few models supporting only OpenVPN connection:
* [Next Gen WiFi 7](https://www.flashrouters.com/router-basics/wireless-be): These devices are significantly higher cost but offer NordVPN OpenVPN support.
* [Mesh VPN Routers](https://www.flashrouters.com/routers?fmr_use_case=344): Looking for more extensive VPN coverage? FlashRouters offers a wide array of heavily tested [Mesh WiFi Systems for NordVPN](https://www.flashrouters.com/routers?fmr_use_case=344).
* [AX3000 VPN Router](https://www.flashrouters.com/cudy-wr3000-vpn-router-by-flashrouters): If the lowest price is the main concern, this AX3000 is a popular economy device for OpenVPN.
## Configurable devices
You can also buy a router and configure it yourself. While many different routers are available from other manufacturers, the most commonly used are Asus routers, as most have a built-in OpenVPN client and require minimal effort to set up.
Some popular examples include the Asus RT-AX86U, RT-AX68U, and RT-AX88U (AX6000). However, these devices will not support NordLynx.
Most other routers require firmware flashing, which might be tricky and does not work on all platforms. If you want a legacy router that provides OpenVPN encryption, you can also find any router that supports the following custom firmware:
* DD-WRT: <https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices>
* Tomato: <https://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=69>
* OpenWRT: <https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/start>
* Merlin: <https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Supported-Devices>
The next step will be to learn [how to set up NordVPN on your router](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19426084718865-Setting-up-a-router-with-NordVPN).
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MikroTik IKEv2 setup with NordVPN
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MikroTik routers support many VPN services, including NordVPN. In particular, MikroTik routers with RouterOS version 6.45 and later let you establish an IKEv2 EAP [VPN tunnel](https://nordvpn.com/blog/vpn-tunnel/) to a NordVPN server. This tutorial explains how you can connect to a VPN on your MicroTik router.
1. Open the terminal in your RouterOS settings.
2. Install the NordVPN root certificate by running the following commands:/tool fetch url="https://downloads.nordcdn.com/certificates/root.der"/certificate import file-name=root.der
3. Connect to the NordVPN server to find out the hostname of the [recommended server](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/manual-configuration/server-recommendation/). For our example, we used "nl125.nordvpn.com."
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
5. Under the server IP, next to Available protocols, select IKEv2/IPSec.
6. In the window that pops up, copy the server hostname and use it in your IKEv2 manual connection setup.
7. When connecting to IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
8. Now you have to set up the IPsec tunnel. We recommend creating a separate profile and proposal configuration to avoid interfering with existing or future IPsec configuration:/ip ipsec profileadd name=NordVPN/ip ipsec proposaladd name=NordVPN pfs-group=noneWhile it is possible to use the default policy template, it is better to create a new policy group and template to separate this configuration from other IPsec configurations./ip ipsec policy group add name=NordVPN/ip ipsec policy add dst-address=0.0.0.0/0 group=NordVPN proposal=NordVPN src-address=0.0.0.0/0 template=yes
9. Create a new “mode config” entry with “responder=no” (no quotation marks) that will request configuration parameters from the server:/ip ipsec mode-configadd name=NordVPN responder=no
10. Create peer and identity configurations. Enter your NordVPN credentials in the username and password parameters:/ip ipsec peeradd address=nl125.nordvpn.com exchange-mode=ike2 name=NordVPN profile=NordVPN/ip ipsec identityadd auth-method=eap certificate="" eap-methods=eap-mschapv2 generate-policy=port-strict mode-config=NordVPN peer=NordVPN policy-template-group=NordVPN username=YourNordVPNServiceUsername password=YourNordVPNServicePassword
11. You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the [Nord Account dashboard.](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
2. Now choose what to send over the VPN tunnel. In this example, we have the local network “192.168.88.0/24” behind the router, and we want all traffic from this network to be sent through the tunnel. First, we have to make a new “IP/Firewall/Address” list that consists of our local network./ip firewall address-listadd address=192.168.88.0/24 list=localAssign the newly created "IP/Firewall/Address" list to the "mode-config" configuration:/ip ipsec mode-configset [ find name=NordVPN ] src-address-list=local
3. Verify that the correct source NAT rule is dynamically generated when the tunnel is established./ip firewall nat print
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Where does NordVPN have dedicated IP addresses?
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NordVPN-dedicated IP addresses are offered in these regions:
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Dedicated NordVPN IP addresses
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When using NordVPN, your IP address changes to that of your VPN server. Normally, you share this IP address with other NordVPN users connected to the same server. However, if you purchase a NordVPN dedicated IP, you will get an IP address that belongs to you and you alone.
The advantages of a NordVPN dedicated IP addressNordVPN's dedicated IP allows you to bypass CAPTCHAs, easily access corporate networks, and avoid blocklists for IP addresses tainted by unscrupulous use. You can use the dedicated IP feature on up to 10 devices at the same time: simply connect with the [Open VPN (TCP)](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP) or [OpenVPN (UDP)](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP) protocol. You can also connect via the [NordLynx](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19564565879441-What-is-NordLynx) protocol, however, it only supports one simultaneous connection. Dedicated IP is not available via tvOS, browser extension or the IKEv2 protocol.
## Where does NordVPN have dedicated IP addresses?
NordVPN-dedicated IP addresses are offered in these regions:
* The United States (Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Miami)
* Germany (Frankfurt)
* The United Kingdom (London)
* The Netherlands (Amsterdam)
* France (Paris)
* Canada (Toronto)
* Japan (Tokyo)
* Italy (Milan)
* Sweden (Stockholm)
* Australia (Sydney)
* Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
* Switzerland (Zurich)
* Spain (Madrid)
* Belgium (Brussel)
* Denmark (Copenhagen)
* Poland (Warsaw)
* Portugal (Lisbon)
* South Africa (Johannesburg)
* Mexico
* Czech Republic (Prague)
Please note:
* If you are connecting from a country with internet restrictions, the dedicated IP address feature may fail to work as server accessibility from such regions is limited. Please consult our article on [how to connect from within a country with internet restrictions](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19572011021457-Connecting-from-a-country-with-internet-restrictions) for more information.
* In case you wish to change your dedicated IP after a while, you may do that once per subscription. To change the dedicated IP, get in touch with NordVPN support.
Here is a list of tutorials showing you how to connect to your dedicated IP by NordVPN on different platforms:
* [Windows](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465449537681-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Windows)
* [Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19684336200081-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Linux)
* [macOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19678530026641-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-macOS)
* [iOS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19682095316625-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-iOS)
* [Android](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19682489581585-How-to-connect-to-your-dedicated-IP-on-Android)
You can test dedicated IP servers in the "dedicated IP" category in the application. The dedicated IP address you see in the application, would only connect you to a shared IP address. Once you make a purchase and get dedicated IP assigned, you would be able to connect to the specific server that would give you a static IP address that only you would be able to access.
If you wish to purchase a dedicated IP address in these regions, you can find a guide on how to do so here: [How to purchase a dedicated IP address.](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19484196251921-How-to-purchase-a-Dedicated-IP-address)
Please be aware that if you purchase a NordVPN dedicated IP, your email will be linked to that IP address. For more information, please consult our Privacy Policy.
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From October 17th, 2024, older applications will have a few function limitations. The issues can affect macOS applications version 8.27.2 and below. They can include not receiving notifications in the app and reduced Dark Web Monitoring and Meshnet functionality.To resolve the issue, please update your application to the latest version.NordVPN is compatible with Apple and features a native application that we recommend as the best way to connect to NordVPN servers. Even though we have two application versions, they both provide online security and features such as [Double VPN](https://nordvpn.com/features/double-vpn/), [Onion over VPN](https://nordvpn.com/features/onion-over-vpn/) servers, automated [Kill Switch](https://nordvpn.com/features/vpn-kill-switch/), [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/), and the ability to connect using [NordLynx connection protocol](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19564565879441-What-is-NordLynx).
Note: NordVPN supports macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, and macOS Sanoma 14 and above.
## Instructions on how to install NordVPN on macOS
[NordVPN on macOS](https://nordvpn.com/download/mac/) has two different versions. The following articles contain installation instructions for both of them:
* [NordVPN application](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19456281201041-Installing-NordVPN-application-on-macOS)
* [NordVPN (App Store) application](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20492395403921-Installing-NordVPN-App-Store-version-on-macOS)
### What is the difference between the two versions?
* NordVPNThis version allows you to set specific preferences, such as customizing DNS servers or using Kill Switch to terminate particular apps instead of your entire internet connection. This app version can be sideloaded from our website and run on earlier versions of macOS (the most recent version is available only on macOS 11+). With NordVPN’s Plus and Ultimate plans, you also get [Threat Protection Pro™](https://nordvpn.com/features/threat-protection/) – a feature that automatically blocks ads, trackers, and malware URLs and scans downloads for malware.
* NordVPN (App Store)This version of the NordVPN application can be installed directly from the Apple App Store on macOS devices with firmware no older than 11. It also features the Kill-Switch, which cuts internet access if the VPN connection suddenly disconnects. This prevents your connection from any vulnerabilities if it drops without terminating app processes.
## How to use NordVPN on macOS
Connecting to NordVPN using the macOS app is easy:
1. Open the NordVPN macOS app;
2. If required, complete the login process;
3. Click on "Quick connect" or select a specific country from the map.
Now you're connected to the internet securely!
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Yes, Synology DiskStation Manager 6.1 and later versions support NordVPN. This article explains what you need to do in order to set up NordVPN on your device. We also have instructions on [how to set up a VPN on Synology 5.1 NAS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20343522984337-How-to-configure-Synology-5-1-NAS).
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## Can I use NordVPN on Synology NAS?
Yes, Synology DiskStation Manager 6.1 and later versions support NordVPN. This article explains what you need to do in order to set up NordVPN on your device. We also have instructions on [how to set up a VPN on Synology 5.1 NAS](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20343522984337-How-to-configure-Synology-5-1-NAS).
## Downloading configuration files
To set up NordVPN on Synology 6.1 NAS, you'll first need to download the OpenVPN configuration files for the server you want.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the OpenVPN configuration files tab.
4. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
5. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
## VPN on Synology setup instructions
1. Log in to Synology and click on “Control Panel.”
2. Go to “Network.”
3. Go to “Network interface,” click “Create,” and pick “Create VPN profile.”
4. Select “OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file)” and click “Next.” 
5. Complete the fields as explained below:Profile name: Can be anything, but for convenience we'll name it "NordVPN."Username: NordVPN service credentials.Password: NordVPN service credentials.
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
Import .ovpn file: Use the file you have downloaded in the [downloading configuration files]( section.CA certificate:1) First, download the [list of certificates](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/certificates/servers.zip) and find the certificate with the same number as the server you've downloaded in the downloading configuration files section. 2) Back in the “Create profile” screen, press “Browse” to the right of the CA certificate field to manually add the appropriate ca.crt file
1. Select all options and click "Apply."
2. Select the created profile and click "Connect."The status of this profile will change to "Connected" when the connection is established.
If you have any issues while trying to establish the connection, open the .ovpn configuration file on your computer and add this line:
```
log-append /var/log/NordVPN.log
```
Import the edited .ovpn file again into Synology and try connecting again. Afterward, send us the “NordVPN.log” file from the “/var/log/” directory.
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Which routers don’t support NordVPN
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On 1 December 2018, NordVPN’s servers stopped supporting L2TP/IPsec and PPTP connections. More about that in [this article](https://nordvpn.com/blog/l2tp-pptp-protocol-update/).
If you use any of the routers listed below with their native firmware, you will not be able to use them with our service:
* Arris
* Belkin
* Cisco
* D-Link
* Huawei
* Linksys (except [WRT32X/WRT32XB AC3200](https://www.linksys.com/support-article?articleNum=270535))
* Nighthawk range routers ([unless the router is using DumaOS](https://www.netgear.com/home/online-gaming/))
* [Netgear](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20282781982481-Can-I-set-up-Netgear-router-with-VPN)
* TRENDnet
* Tenda
* TotoLink
* Ubee
* Orbi
* Spectrum
* Xfinity
* Eero
* Verizon
* AT&T
* FRITZ!Box
* Most ISP-provided routers that were mentioned above
You can install the following custom firmware on some of the aforementioned models to make them work:
* DD-WRT: <https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices>
* Tomato: <https://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=69>
* Padavan: <https://en.techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/List_of_Padavan_firmware_supported_devices>
* OpenWRT: <https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/start>
* Merlin: <https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Supported-Devices>
## Other tips for router connectivity:
* If your router supports the OpenVPN protocol, search our knowledge base for the name of its manufacturer. You should find a tutorial on how to set it up. You can also check our [router tutorials](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/sections/19326876055569-Router) section under the Connectivity category. If you cannot find the setup guide for your router, [contact our customer support](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19482416296593-How-can-I-reach-NordVPN-customer-support) for help.
* If you want a router with out-of-the-box security and anonymity that NordVPN provides, head over to our partners at [FlashRouters](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/). They offer pre-configured routers delivering top-notch security and performance.
* Here is our list of [recommended routers for NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20195707547025-Which-router-should-I-use-with-NordVPN).
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Which routers don’t support NordVPN
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On 1 December 2018, NordVPN’s servers stopped supporting L2TP/IPsec and PPTP connections. More about that in [this article](https://nordvpn.com/blog/l2tp-pptp-protocol-update/).
If you use any of the routers listed below with their native firmware, you will not be able to use them with our service:
* Arris
* Belkin
* Cisco
* D-Link
* Huawei
* Linksys (except [WRT32X/WRT32XB AC3200](https://www.linksys.com/support-article?articleNum=270535))
* Nighthawk range routers ([unless the router is using DumaOS](https://www.netgear.com/home/online-gaming/))
* [Netgear](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20282781982481-Can-I-set-up-Netgear-router-with-VPN)
* TRENDnet
* Tenda
* TotoLink
* Ubee
* Orbi
* Spectrum
* Xfinity
* Eero
* Verizon
* AT&T
* FRITZ!Box
* Most ISP-provided routers that were mentioned above
You can install the following custom firmware on some of the aforementioned models to make them work:
* DD-WRT: <https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices>
* Tomato: <https://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=69>
* Padavan: <https://en.techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/List_of_Padavan_firmware_supported_devices>
* OpenWRT: <https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/start>
* Merlin: <https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Supported-Devices>
## Other tips for router connectivity:
* If your router supports the OpenVPN protocol, search our knowledge base for the name of its manufacturer. You should find a tutorial on how to set it up. You can also check our [router tutorials](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/sections/19326876055569-Router) section under the Connectivity category. If you cannot find the setup guide for your router, [contact our customer support](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19482416296593-How-can-I-reach-NordVPN-customer-support) for help.
* If you want a router with out-of-the-box security and anonymity that NordVPN provides, head over to our partners at [FlashRouters](https://nordvpn.com/flashrouters/). They offer pre-configured routers delivering top-notch security and performance.
* Here is our list of [recommended routers for NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20195707547025-Which-router-should-I-use-with-NordVPN).
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In this article, we'll guide you through NordVPN installation and usage on Linux. We offer .deb and .rpm packages that are compatible with Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint, Fedora, QubesOS, RHEL, CentOS, and openSUSE systems. The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Linux device. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving you features like auto-connect, automated Kill Switch, and Threat Protection.
## Table of contents:
* [Installing NordVPN on Linux](
* [Using NordVPN on Linux](
* [Logging in](
* [Account and settings](
* [Specialty servers](
* [Features and configurations](
* [LAN discovery and allowlists](
## Installing NordVPN on Linux
To start using the NordVPN application for Linux, you need to [download the NordVPN Linux client](https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/). You can do that in 2 ways:
1. By [downloading a Snap package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn).Snaps are app packages for desktop, cloud, and IoT that are easy to install, secure, cross-platform, and dependency-free. If you do not have Snap pre-installed, you may follow [Snap setup guides for various Linux distributions](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd#:~:text=Zorin%20OS-,Without%20snap,-For%20distributions%20without).Please note that currently, we still do not support arm64, but our developers are working on this.
2. By working in the terminal:
1. Open the terminal;
2. Write the command below:
```
sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh[](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh))
```
3. Following any on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not have a curl package, evidenced by the fact that the above does not work, you can alternatively use this command:
```
sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh)
```
Additionally, if you receive the following issue: Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock, all you need to do is write the following command:
```
sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
```
and then reboot your device.
## Using NordVPN on Linux
After you have installed the NordVPN application, you can start using it!
Please note that in NordVPN Linux application version 3.18.4, network traffic from the LAN through a VPN-connected computer is blocked by default. To unblock LAN traffic, turn LAN discovery ON or add to the allowlist any subnet or IP traffic to be forwarded.
### Logging in
If you're using a Linux device without a graphical user interface, follow our guide on logging in to NordVPN on Linux devices without GUI.
If you're using a Linux device with a graphical user interface, you can start using it with the commands below:
1. Log in to your NordVPN account by using this command:
```
nordvpn login
```
2. Connect to a NordVPN server by using the command below:
```
nordvpn connect
```
### Account and settings
Here you can find the list of available NordVPN commands for Linux.
Access the NordVPN client settings:
---
```
nordvpn
```
Get an extensive explanation of all commands:
```
man nordvpn
```
See the list of available commands or help for a specific command:
```
nordvpn help
```
| or | ```
nordvpn h
```
Log in or log out:
```
nordvpn login
```
| or | ```
nordvpn logout
```
Connect to a recommended NordVPN server:
```
nordvpn connect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn c
```
Connect to a specific server (e.g. nordvpn connect uk715):
```
nordvpn connect <country_code server_number>
```
Disconnect from the VPN:
```
nordvpn disconnect
```
| or | ```
nordvpn d
```
See account information:
```
nordvpn account
```
Register a new user account:
```
nordvpn register
```
Rate your last connection quality (1-5):
```
nordvpn rate
```
See the current settings:
```
nordvpn settings
```
See the connection status:
```
nordvpn status
```
See the country list:
```
nordvpn countries
```
See the city list (e.g.: nordvpn cities united_states):
```
nordvpn cities
```
See a list of available server groups:
```
nordvpn groups
```
### Specialty servers
Connect to the closest Double VPN server:
---
```
nordvpn c double_vpn
```
Connect to a specific country using Double VPN servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group double_vpn <country_code>
```
Connect to a P2P server:
---
```
nordvpn connect p2p
```
Connect to a specific country using P2P servers:
```
nordvpn connect --group p2p <country_code>
```
Connect to a Dedicated IP server:
---
```
nordvpn connect Dedicated_IP
```
### Features and configurations
Set a configuration option:
---
```
nordvpn set
```
| or | ```
nordvpn s
```
Enable or disable Threat Protection:
```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite off
```
Enable or disable Kill Switch:
```
nordvpn set killswitch on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set killswitch off
```
Enable or disable auto-connect:
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set autoconnect off
```
Set a specific server for automatic connection (e.g.: nordvpn set autoconnect on us2435):
```
nordvpn set autoconnect on <country_code+server_number>
```
Enable or disable notifications:
```
nordvpn set notify on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set notify off
```
Set custom DNS (you can set up a single DNS or two, just add spaces in between):
```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dns 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1
```
[Switch between UDP and TCP protocols](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20465552867345-Switching-protocol-to-OpenVPN-UDP-or-TCP):
```
nordvpn set protocol udp
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set protocol tcp
```
Enable or disable [obfuscated servers](https://nordvpn.com/features/obfuscated-servers/):
```
nordvpn set obfuscate on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set dobfuscate off
```
Set connection technology (OpenVPN or [NordLynx](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordlynx-protocol-wireguard/)):
```
nordvpn set technology OpenVPN
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set technology NordLynx
```
Turn [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/) on or off on your device:
```
nordvpn set meshnet on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set meshnet off
```
To enable or disable the [post-quantum protection in NordVPN](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/30046321712529-NordVPN-Post-quantum-encryption-explained):
```
nordvpn set pq on
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set pq off
```
### LAN discovery and allowlists
Enable or disable LAN discovery:
---
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery enable
```
| or | ```
nordvpn set lan-discovery disable
```
Get more information on LAN discovery:
```
nordvpn set lan-discovery --help
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified incoming port (you can allowlist multiple ports — just separate their numbers with a space):
```
nordvpn whitelist add port <port>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove port <port>
```
Add or remove a rule to allowlist a specified subnet:
```
nordvpn whitelist add subnet <subnet>
```
| or | ```
nordvpn whitelist remove subnet <subnet>
```
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AsusWRT Merlin setup with NordVPN
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Fortunately, you can use NordVPN with your Asus router. These instructions will help you set up an OpenVPN connection with NordVPN on your ASUS router flashed with AsusWRT-Merlin firmware. The instructions were made using an ASUS RT-AC87U router with version 384.19 of the AsusWRT-Merlin firmware.
1. Log in to the control panel of your router. To do this, open your internet browser and in the address bar enter the router’s address, which is 192.168.1.1 by default. A prompt will appear, asking you to enter your username and password. If you have never changed the username or password, enter the default values admin for the username and admin for the password.
2. Once you have signed in, select VPN in the left sidebar.
3. In the VPN section, go to the OpenVPN Clients tab.
4. Now you need to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
1. Go back to the router’s control panel and click Choose File….
2. Select the configuration file you have just downloaded and press Open. If you need help deciding which configuration file to choose, feel free to contact our customer support team.We recommend using UDP files that have udp1194 in their names. It means that the configuration will use UDP, which is faster than TCP.
3. Click Upload and wait for the page to refresh.
4. Once the page has refreshed, most fields will be filled in automatically, except for your NordVPN service username and password — you will have to type those in manually.
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
1. Set Accept DNS Configuration to Strict if you are planning to use NordVPN on all your home network devices or Exclusive if you will use it on specific devices. We recommend setting it to Strict.
2. In the Custom Configuration field, enter this text:remote-cert-tls serverremote-randomnobindtun-mtu 1500tun-mtu-extra 32mssfix 1450persist-keypersist-tunping-timer-remreneg-sec 0#log /tmp/vpn.log
3. Now you need to configure NordVPN’s DNS settings. In the left sidebar, click WAN. In the Connect to DNS Server automatically field, select No and fill in NordVPN’s DNS servers as follows:103.86.96.100103.86.99.100
4. Click Apply at the bottom of the page and wait a few seconds for the changes to apply. If you can see the green ON button, congratulations – you are now connected! You can verify this by going back to the VPN Status tab or by checking your IP address on [our website](https://nordvpn.com/) (you will find your connection status, along with your IP address and ISP, at the top of the page).
Optional Kill Switch setup (for advanced users):
Here’s how to set up the Kill Switch feature on AsusWRT Merlin firmware:
1. Go to VPN > OpenVPN Client.
2. Under Advanced Settings, select Redirect Internet Traffic: Policy Rules
3. A new option will appear, Block routed clients if tunnel goes down. Enable it.
4. Under Rules for routing client traffic through the tunnel, add your whole network:Description: all devicesSource IP: 192.168.1.0/24 (if you have a different network or subnet mask, change accordingly)Destination IP: leave blankIface: VP
If you're wondering what other opportunities there are for using NordVPN with a router, here are some more compatible routers.
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Installing NordVPN on macOS
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From October 17th, 2024, older applications will have a few function limitations. The issues can affect macOS applications version 8.27.2 and below. They can include not receiving notifications in the app and reduced Dark Web Monitoring and Meshnet functionality.To resolve the issue, please update your application to the latest version.NordVPN is compatible with Apple and features a native application that we recommend as the best way to connect to NordVPN servers. Even though we have two application versions, they both provide online security and features such as [Double VPN](https://nordvpn.com/features/double-vpn/), [Onion over VPN](https://nordvpn.com/features/onion-over-vpn/) servers, automated [Kill Switch](https://nordvpn.com/features/vpn-kill-switch/), [Meshnet](https://nordvpn.com/meshnet/), and the ability to connect using [NordLynx connection protocol](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19564565879441-What-is-NordLynx).
Note: NordVPN supports macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, and macOS Sanoma 14 and above.
## Instructions on how to install NordVPN on macOS
[NordVPN on macOS](https://nordvpn.com/download/mac/) has two different versions. The following articles contain installation instructions for both of them:
* [NordVPN application](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19456281201041-Installing-NordVPN-application-on-macOS)
* [NordVPN (App Store) application](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20492395403921-Installing-NordVPN-App-Store-version-on-macOS)
### What is the difference between the two versions?
* NordVPNThis version allows you to set specific preferences, such as customizing DNS servers or using Kill Switch to terminate particular apps instead of your entire internet connection. This app version can be sideloaded from our website and run on earlier versions of macOS (the most recent version is available only on macOS 11+). With NordVPN’s Plus and Ultimate plans, you also get [Threat Protection Pro™](https://nordvpn.com/features/threat-protection/) – a feature that automatically blocks ads, trackers, and malware URLs and scans downloads for malware.
* NordVPN (App Store)This version of the NordVPN application can be installed directly from the Apple App Store on macOS devices with firmware no older than 11. It also features the Kill-Switch, which cuts internet access if the VPN connection suddenly disconnects. This prevents your connection from any vulnerabilities if it drops without terminating app processes.
## How to use NordVPN on macOS
Connecting to NordVPN using the macOS app is easy:
1. Open the NordVPN macOS app;
2. If required, complete the login process;
3. Click on "Quick connect" or select a specific country from the map.
Now you're connected to the internet securely!
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How to setup Endian firewall
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In order to connect your Endian Firewall to NordVPN you will have to configure your device according to the upcoming steps (otherwise you may experience [connectivity issues](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20347119467409-Issue-TLS-key-negotiation-failed-to-occur)). By default you can’t configure NordVPN via the graphical interface, hence SSH will have to be used to make additional changes in your device's internal system.
1. Download our CA and TLS key files from this [link](https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/certificates/servers.zip).
2. Access your Endian Firewall via SSH and type in the following line (as shown in the screenshot below):
nano /etc/openvpn/openvpnclient.conf.tmpl
3. Then press Enter and add these lines into the file (as shown in the screenshot below):
cipher AES-256-CBCtun-mtu 1500tun-mtu-extra 32mssfix 1450remote-cert-tls serverauth SHA512
4. Save and exit.
5. Login into your Endian Firewalls graphical interface via web browser and go to VPN -> OpenVPN client (Gw2Gw).
6. Click Add tunnel configuration and fill in the info according to the server you chose.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
3. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
Connection Name: NordVPN United States 936
Connect To: us936.nordvpn.comUpload Certificate: select the corresponding CA certificate file which in this case is us936_nordvpn_com_ca.crtUsername: Your NordVPN usernamePassword: Your NordVPN passwordClick AdvancedConnection Type: TUNNAT: enabledProtocol: UDP
7. Click Save and you will return to the main screen.
8. Then press on Pencil icon to the left of your created connection to edit the settings.
9. Then click Advanced Tunnel Configuration.
10. Add the corresponding TLS certificate. In this case us936_nordvpn_com_tls.key and change MD5 direction to 1.
11. Click Save and wait a few seconds for it to connect (you can verify this via the log file).
Congratulations, now you are successfully connected to NordVPN.
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pfSense 2.5 Setup with NordVPN
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Disclaimer: With the 2.5.0 update, pfSense routers now have built-in WireGuard VPN client. Currently, it is impossible to setup the NordLynx protocol on pfSense routers using the WireGuard client, as the NordLynx protocol is only available with the NordVPN application on desktop and mobile devices at this time. More information regarding the availability of NordLynx can be found [here](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19564565879441-What-is-NordLynx).
1. To set up OpenVPN on pfSense 2.5.0, access your pfSense from your browser, then navigate to System > Certificate Manager > CAs. Select +Add.You should see this screen:
2. For this tutorial, we will configure our pfSense to connect to a server in the Netherlands, but you should connect to a suggested server.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), and click NordVPN.
2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
2. Find the server you wish to connect to by using the Search bar or by scrolling down and download it by clicking Download UDP or Download TCP.
3. When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
Fill in the fields as follows:Descriptive Name: NordVPN_CA (we are using this name for the sake of this manual — you can use any name you like)Method: Import an existing Certificate AuthorityTrust Store: UncheckRandomize Serial: UncheckCertificate data:
```
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----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-----END CERTIFICATE-----
```
Do not edit anything else. Press Save.3. Navigate to VPN > OpenVPN > Clients and press +Add.
4. Fill in the fields as follows:Disable this client: UncheckServer mode: Peer to Peer (SSL/TLS)Protocol: UDP on IPv4 only (you can also use TCP)Device mode: tun – Layer 3 Tunnel ModeInterface: WANLocal port: Leave blankServer host or address: the hostname of the server recommended to you (in our case, it’s de855.nordvpn.com);Server port: 1194 (use 443 if you use TCP)Proxy host or address: Leave blankProxy port: Leave blankProxy Authentication: noneDescription: Any name you like. We will use NordVPN.USER AUTHENTICATION SETTINGSUsername: Your NordVPN service username.Password: Your NordVPN service password.
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the[ Nord Account dashboard.](https://my.nordaccount.com/dashboard/nordvpn/)
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
1. Log into your [Nord Account](https://my.nordaccount.com/), click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
Authentication Retry: leave unchecked.CRYPTOGRAPHIC SETTINGSTLS Configuration: Use a TLS Key - Check; Automatically generate a TLS key - UncheckTLS Key:
```
-----BEGIN OpenVPN Static key V1-----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-----END OpenVPN Static key V1-----
```
TLS Key Usage Mode: TLS AuthenticationTLS keydir direction: Use default directionPeer certificate authority: NordVPN_CAPeer Certificate Revocation list: Do not defineClient certificate: webConfigurator default (59f92214095d8) (Server: Yes, In Use) (note that the numbers on your machine could be different)Data Encryption Negotiation: CheckData Encryption Algorithms: AES-256-GCM and AES-256-CBCFallback Data Encryption Algorithm: AES-256-CBCAuth digest algorithm: SHA512 (512-bit)Hardware Crypto: No Hardware Crypto AccelerationTUNNEL SETTINGSIPv4 tunnel network: Leave blankIPv6 tunnel network: Leave blankIPv4 remote network(s): Leave blankIPv6 remote network(s): Leave blankLimit outgoing bandwidth: Leave blankAllow Compression: Refuse any non-stub compression (Most Secure)Topology: Subnet – One IP address per client in a common subnetType-of-Service: UncheckDon’t pull routes: UncheckDon’t add/remove routes: CheckADVANCED CONFIGURATIONCustom Options
tls-client;remote-random;tun-mtu 1500;tun-mtu-extra 32;mssfix 1450;persist-key;persist-tun;reneg-sec 0;remote-cert-tls server;
UDP FAST I/O: UncheckExit Notify: DisabledSend/Receive Buffer: DefaultGateway creation: IPv4 onlyVerbosity level: 3 (recommended)5. Navigate to Interfaces > Interface Assignments and Add the NordVPN interface.6. Press on the OPT1 to the left of your assigned interface and fill in the following information:Enable: CheckDescription: NordVPNMac Address: Leave blankMTU: Leave blankMSS: Leave blank
Do not change anything else. Just scroll down to the bottom and press Save.
7. Navigate to Services -> DNS Resolver -> General SettingsEnable: CheckListen port: Leave as isEnable SSL/TLS Service: UncheckSSL/TLS Certificate: webConfigurator default (59f92214095d8) (Server: Yes, In Use) (note that the numbers on your machine could be different);SSL/TLS Listen Port: Leave as isNetwork Interfaces: AllOutgoing Network Interfaces: NordVPNSystem Domains Local Zone Type: TransparentDNSSEC: UncheckPython Module: UncheckDNS Query Forwarding: Enable forwarding mode - Check; Use SSL/TLS for outgoing DNS Queries to Forwarding Servers - UncheckDHCP Registration: CheckStatic DHCP: CheckOpenVPN Clients: UncheckClick Save.
8. While in DNS Resolver, select Advanced Settings at the top and fill in the following:ADVANCED PRIVACY OPTIONS:Hide Identity: CheckHide Version: CheckQuery Name Minimization: UncheckStrict Query Name Minimization: UncheckADVANCED RESOLVER OPTIONS:Prefetch Support: CheckPrefetch DNS Key Support: CheckHarden DNSSEC Data: UncheckDo not change anything else. Just scroll down to the bottom and press Save
9. Navigate to Firewall > NAT > Outbound and select Manual Outbound NAT rule generation. Press Save. Six rules will appear. Delete all IPv6 rules and add a new one.9.1. Interface: NordVPN.9.2. Address Family: IPv49.3. Source: your LAN subnet, for example 192.168.2.0/24.9.4. Click Save. At the end, it should look like this:
Please note that the newly created NAT rule must be on top.
10. Navigate to Firewall > Rules > LAN and delete the IPv6 rule. Also, edit the IPv4 rule.10.1. Press on Display Advanced10.2. Change Gateway to NordVPN10.3. Click Save.Now it should look like this:
11. Go to System > General Setup and fill in the fields as follows:DNS Server 1: 103.86.96.100; noneDNS Server 2: 103.86.99.100; NordVPN_VPNV4 - opt1 - ...Leave everything else as it is. Click Save.
12. Now navigate to Status > OpenVPN. The status and it should state that the service is “up”.
13. You can also check the connection log file under Status > System Logs > OpenVPN:
That’s it! pfsense VPN setup is complete, and you should now have a [VPN connection](https://nordvpn.com/what-is-a-vpn/).
If the IP does not change after setting up the VPN, try restarting the pfSense router and check the IP then.
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