You can find the best NordVPN server in the UK, the best NordVPN server in the US, and the best NordVPN server in any other country easily by using the NordVPN app or our server picker tool.
On PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and Smart TVs
- Open the NordVPN app.
- Choose your desired location from the list of countries and click it.
- Wait for the connection to be established.
Alternatively, you can simply click the “Quick Connect” button. Behind the scenes, the NordVPN app will use a special algorithm to determine which server is best for you.
On routers and certain OpenVPN setups
You can use the NordVPN server picker tool to find your best VPN server for a manual connection.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
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Log into your Nord Account, and click NordVPN.
- Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.
- Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
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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:
- Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
- 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.
- When connecting to OpenVPN & IKEv2 manually, you're going to need to use the Username and Password from the Service credential tab.
Keep in mind that all our apps automatically select the best server for you.
What is the best VPN server location for me?
The best VPN server location for you depends on several factors, such as the server’s distance from your actual location and the load of the server. When you click “Quick Connect,” our smart algorithm will take all of these circumstances into consideration before connecting you to the best available VPN server.