NordLynx is the technology we built around the WireGuard® protocol. It lets you experience WireGuard’s speed benefits without compromising your privacy.
If you wish to use the NordLynx VPN protocol on your Windows device, follow these steps:
On Windows 10 and 11:
- Click on the gear icon located in the bottom left corner of the app:
- Next, click on the connection and security button:
- Afterward, select the drop-down list located next to the VPN protocol:
- Select "NordLynx."
Once you reconnect, your Windows device will be connected to the VPN using the NordLynx protocol.
On Windows 7 and 8.1:
- Install the NordVPN app for Windows and go to the application settings by pressing the cog icon in the bottom left corner:
- Select Auto-connect on the left side of the menu and disable the Choose a VPN protocol and server automatically option. Afterward, click on the VPN protocol drop-down menu and select NordLynx.
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