Introduction
This article guides you through installing the NordVPN app, logging in, and connecting to a VPN server on your Android device.
Before you start
- You need an Android device with an internet connection.
- You must have access to the Google Play Store.
- You will need your Nord Account credentials. If you do not have an account, you can create one during the setup process.
- For full feature access, ensure you are using the latest version of the NordVPN app. Versions 7.9.2 and below will have limited functionality starting October 17th, 2024.
Here’s what to do
How to download
- Open the "Play Store" app on your Android device.
- In the search bar, enter "NordVPN" and select the app from the search results.
- Tap "Install" to download and install the application.
How to log in
NOTE: After logging in through your browser, you may need to navigate back to the NordVPN app to complete the connection process.
- Once the installation is complete, open the NordVPN app.
- Tap "Already have an account? Log in" if you already have an account, or tap "Sign up" to create one. This will open your browser and take you to the Nord Account page to complete the process.
- After you log in, return to the NordVPN app.
How to connect and disconnect
- To connect, choose one of the following methods:
- Tap "Secure my connection" to automatically connect to the fastest server.
- Swipe up to the "Countries" list and tap a specific country to connect to that location.
- Tap the magnifying glass icon on the main screen to search for and select a specific country or city.
- A connection request will appear the first time you connect. Tap "Ok" to allow the app to create a VPN connection.
- To end your session, tap "Pause" and then select "Disconnect". You can also choose a duration from this menu to pause the connection temporarily.
Explore NordVPN features
- On the main screen, swipe up to find:
- Specialty servers - access servers for specific needs like P2P, Onion Over VPN, Obfuscated, and Double VPN.
- Dedicated IP - connect to your exclusive IP address.
- Tap "Devices" to create a secure network for your devices.
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap:
- The shield icon to manage Threat Protection settings.
- "Products" to discover other Nord products and extend your security. In this section also manage:
- The profile icon to access your account details, app settings, and help options.
- Inside the "Profile" section, you will find:
- "Manage account" where you can check your subscription duration, set up multi-factor authentication, or delete your account.
- The gear icon, which opens the "Settings" menu. Inside "Settings", you can configure:
- Location and protocol
- Auto-connect
- Split tunneling
- Post-quantum encryption
- DNS settings
- Local network discovery
- Kill Switch
- The app's appearance
- Notification preferences
- "Help" where you can report a website issue, suggest a feature, or send diagnostic logs.
- "Statistics", "Notifications", and the "Refer a friend" option.
Additional tips
- If you can’t use the Google Play Store, you can download the NordVPN application file (.apk) directly from the NordVPN website for manual installation.
