How to connect to your dedicated IP on Linux

In this article, we will cover how to connect to your dedicated IP on Linux. 

NOTE: We offer .deb and .rpm packages compatible with Debian 10 or newer, Ubuntu 18.04 or newer, Linux Mint 19 or newer, and Fedora 32 or newer systems. Community-supported distributions may also work, but there is limited troubleshooting regarding distribution-specific issues. Moreover, we support GNOME and KDE desktop environments.

In order for you to be able to connect, first double-check if you have done the following:

1. Purchased a dedicated IP;
2. Set up the dedicated IP in your Nord Account.

NordVPN's dedicated IP,  is a unique IP address and assigned solely to a specific server, meaning that only you have access to it. With a NordVPN dedicated IP, you get improved connection speeds, reduced CAPTCHA requests, and enhanced security through exclusive accessibility.

Connecting to your NordVPN dedicated IP

If you've purchased the dedicated IP and set it up in Nord Account, you can connect to it on Linux by entering a command in the following format:

nordvpn connect country_code_server_number

It should look like this:

nordvpn connect us4955

Type the following command to disconnect:

nordvpn disconnect

Or:

nordvpn d

After entering the commands, you will be successfully connected to your NordVPN dedicated IP. If you wish to test your connection, visit NordVPN's DNS leak test page.

Please be aware that your email will be linked to that dedicated IP address.