The OpenVPN Connect application can be used as an alternative way to connect to NordVPN servers on your Android device. Since this manual connection method is more complicated to set up, it is recommended for advanced Android users.
- First, download the configuration files for a server via your NordAccount dashboard.
Follow the steps below to find the manual connection configuration files:
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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 OpenVPN configuration files tab.
- 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.
- To install OpenVPN on your phone or tablet, first go to the Google Play Store.
- In the search bar at the top of the screen, type “OpenVPN Connect” (without the quotation marks). Once you find the app, click “Install” to download it.
- To begin using OpenVPN on Android, launch OpenVPN Connect from your home screen or app menu. In the following window, select “File.”
- A window will pop up, asking you if you allow the app to access certain data on your device. Click "Allow."
- Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the OpenVPN configuration file. It should be in the “Downloads” folder by default.
Choose the files you want to import and press "Import" at the bottom.
- In the following window, type any title for the connection and enter your NordVPN service credentials. In the upper-right corner, press "Add."
You can find your NordVPN service credentials (username and password) through the Nord Account dashboard:
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
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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 Service credentials tab, where you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
- Once you have successfully configured the connection, you can initiate it by tapping the toggle switch next to the OpenVPN profile.
- The application will ask you for the permissions necessary for the VPN connection. Click "Ok."
- In the following prompt, tap "Continue."
- If the connection is successful, you will see a window similar to the one below displaying your connection stats, such as your current data throughput and connection duration.
That’s it — enjoy privacy and security online.