Enabling Threat Protection Pro™ on macOS

Introduction

This article explains how to set up and enable the Threat Protection Pro™ feature on macOS. This feature automatically blocks ads, trackers, and malicious URLs and is only available with selected NordVPN plans. Learn more about NordVPN Threat Protection Pro™.

Before you start

  • Threat Protection Pro™ is only available with selected NordVPN plans.
  • These instructions are for the latest versions of macOS. If you are using an older version of macOS, check out enabling Threat Protection Pro™ on older macOS versions.
  • You will need your computer's password and administrative rights to complete the setup.

Here’s what to do

  1. Open the NordVPN app and click the shield icon on the left side of the NordVPN application.
  2. Click "Set up":


     
  3. Click "Allow extension" and follow the on-screen instructions:


     
  4. Click "Allow configurations" and follow the on-screen instructions:


     
  5. Click "Allow disk access" and follow the on-screen instructions:


     
  6. Click "Next":


    NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your computer's password.

Additional tips

  • Restart your browsers after setup for the feature to work correctly.
  • In case you're experiencing any issues with NordVPN Threat Protection Pro™ feature on macOS, visit our guide on troubleshooting them.
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