Introduction
If you purchase NordVPN through a physical or online retailer, such as Amazon, Best Buy, or Target, you will receive a 25-character key. Following this guide, you will learn how to get NordVPN with an activation code.
Prerequisites
- Make sure you have the activation key available.
- Ensure you have access to your email inbox to receive a verification code.
- Be aware that "cracked" versions of NordVPN or unofficial key generators often contain malware, adware, or other online threats. To protect sensitive information, only use official or authorized retailers' activation codes. We highly advise reading about the dangers of cracking programs.
Here's what to do
- Go to the Nord Account activation page.
- In the "Activation code" field, type the 25-character key that you have, and in the "Email" field, write your preferred email address for NordVPN.
- Click "Continue."
- You will receive an email with the verification code. Check your inbox for it, copy it, and paste it into the box field.
NOTE: If you do not see the email, check your spam, junk, or promotions folders. You can also allow the support@nordaccount.com email. - Click "Continue" once more.
- NordAccount will then prompt you to set up your account:
- If you have never had a Nord Account, it will ask you to create a strong password. Create one and click "Create Password."
- If you already have a Nord Account, enter your existing password and add the subscription to your account.
- Once you verify your account, Nord Account will ask you to enable seamless auto-renewal. This step is optional; therefore, you may click "Skip this step," but once your subscription runs out, you will lose the ability to connect to NordVPN servers. Consequently, we highly recommend enabling it to stay safe on the internet and to save yourself from worry.
- Nord Account will take you to the dashboard, where you can view your account status and download the NordVPN app for your device.
Additional tips
- If you encounter any issues activating your account, check our guide on the most common problems with activation codes.
- If you'd like to learn how to download and set up NordVPN on your device, you can visit our guide on how to install the NordVPN app.
- If you'd like to enable auto-renewal in a different method, first check out our guide on how to update your payment method.
