How to Setup Nord VPN On Client and Servers
The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Windows PC. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving easy access to features such as Double VPN, Onion servers, and automated Kill Switch. The application uses OpenVPN, one of the best VPN protocols out there, by default.
This tutorial explains how to download and install the NordVPN app on your Windows PC, log in, and connect to our servers. It also includes an explanation of various settings.
There are following steps to setup NORD VPN:
- Open the NordVPN downloads page here: https://nordvpn.com/download/
- Click on Download
- Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the NordVPNSetup.exe installation file you have downloaded.
- A new window may pop up (depending on your Windows settings) asking “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?”. Click Yes.
- The installer window will open. Click Install on the first screen.
- The installer will proceed with the installation process.
- Once installed, the NordVPN application will start and appear in a new window. A shortcut to the app will also appear on your desktop.
Using & Settings Up the Nord VPN:
There are the following steps to do with the settings of the Nord VPN.
- Click on the NordVPN logo on your desktop. When the app window opens, wait for it to load and enter your credentials. Click Sign In.
- The main app screen will appear. Here you can see the server list and the map. At the top of the screen, you can navigate through servers, app settings, and access server search. At the bottom, there is the Quick Connect button, which will automatically connect you to the server recommended for you. Using a complex formula with various server parameters, the smart Quick Connect algorithm chooses the best option for you at any given moment.
- You can also connect to a server in a specific country by clicking on the country pin on the map.
- Once connected, the country pin on the map lights up in green. The Quick Connect status label says that you are Protected.
- If you want to connect to a specific server, click on the Search here option the field at the top left corner of the app. In the search field, enter a country, a category or a specific server's number with a hashtag (e.g. United-States #4425) to find what you need.
- After you connect and close the app window, you can still find NordVPN running in the system tray area at the bottom right corner of your screen.
- It may also be in the hidden system tray area, which you can open with the upwards arrow.
How to Manage your Connection & Choosing between different Servers:
- On the left sidebar, you can find each specific servers that we offer, organized into countries and specialty servers.
- To connect to the specific server, click on it.
- You can also add a server to your favorites by clicking the heart symbol next to it on the list.
- Your favorite servers will appear in their own category, called My Favourites. You can connect to them like any other server.
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