Staying invisible on unsafe local networks on macOS

Introduction

This article explains how to enable the "Stay invisible on a local network" feature on the NordVPN app for macOS to protect your traffic on potentially unsafe local networks.

 

Before you start

  • Make sure you are using the NordVPN app version 8.8.3 or later.
  • The NordVPN app will prompt you to enable this feature if it detects a potentially unsafe network.

 

Here’s what to do

  1. Connect to a NordVPN server.
  2. Click the profile (person) icon in the top-right corner of the NordVPN app.
  3. Click "Settings."
  4. Click "General."
  5. Click the toggle switch next to "Stay invisible on a local network" to enable it.
  6. Click the "Reconnect" button to apply the changes.

 

Additional tips

  • After reconnecting, a notification will confirm that the protection is active.
  • Always keep your NordVPN app updated to access the latest features and security improvements.
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