How to find various server configuration files for NordVPN

Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:

  1. Log into your Nord Account, and click NordVPN.

    Nord Account dashboard with NordVPN highlighted in the left sidebar under Services
     
  2. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and click Set up NordVPN manually.

    Nord Account NordVPN Advanced settings section with 'Set up NordVPN manually' link circled in red
     
  3. Select the Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.

    Nord Account Configuration page with 'Server recommendation' tab circled and location filter set to Germany
     
  4. By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.

    Nord Account server recommendation page with 'Advanced filters' link circled

    Nord Account server recommendation page showing Server type and Security protocol filter dropdowns expanded

     

 In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:

  1. Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
    Nord Account Configuration page with 'OpenVPN configuration files' tab circled in red
     
  2. 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.
    Nord Account OpenVPN configuration files list with Download UDP and Download TCP buttons circled for a server entry
     
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