To connect to NordVPN using the Linux Network Manager, follow these steps:
- Download the OpenVPN Configuration File Package and extract them into a folder of your choice.
- 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 - 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.
- A configuration window will open. Press the + icon next to VPN.
- You will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Import from file…
- 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.
- 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:- Click Set up NordVPN manually.
- You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in:
- Copy the credentials using the Copy buttons on the right:
- Click Set up NordVPN manually.
- Now click on the toggle under the VPN section to connect to a NordVPN server. The toggle switch will turn green once connected.
