How to log in to NordVPN on Linux devices without a GUI

To log in to NordVPN on your Linux machine without a graphical user interface, enter one of the following commands:

• nordvpn login command with the --token flag
• nordvpn login command with the --callback flag

When using the token login method, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Nord Account.
2. Find NordVPN under the Services menu.
   
   
    
3. Locate the Access token tab down below.
4. Click on Generate new token.
   
   
    
5. Pick either token: one that expires in 30 days or one that doesn’t expire. Proceed to Generate token.
   
   
    
6. Click Copy and close.
7. On your Linux machine, run the command: nordvpn login --token <your_token> and replace <your_token> with the copied token.

For example:

nordvpn login --token 3fe460ksdnf415e45908cec9f9bdbadf7a456a6dfb35dc2c58xxxxx

If you choose the callback login method:

1. Run the command: nordvpn login.
2. You'll receive a URL. Open it on any device that supports a browser.
3. Finish the login process.
4. Right-click on the Continue button and copy the link address.
5. Run the command: ”nordvpn login --callback "<URL>" and replace <URL> with the copied link address.

For example:

nordvpn login --callback "nordvpn://login?action=login&exchange_token=MGFlY2E1N
mE4YjM2NDM4NjUzN2VjOWIzYWM3ZTU3ZDliNDdiNzRjZTMwMjE5Yjk
zZTNhNTI3ZWZlOTIwMGJlOQ%3D%3D&status=done"