NordVPN proxy setup on Deluge

The simplest way to use Deluge securely is to connect to NordVPN before using it. However, when you can’t access the NordVPN app, setting up a NordVPN proxy is the next best thing.

Note that NordVPN service should never be used to bypass copyright regulations. NordVPN does not promote, condone, or endorse the use of the service for such purposes. For more details, please read the NordVPN Terms of Service.

How to set up NordVPN with Deluge

  1. Open Deluge.
  2. Open Preferences
    • On Windows and Linux: click Edit > Preferences.
    • On macOS: in the menu bar, click Deluge > Preferences.
  3. Select the Proxy section.
  4. From the Proxy dropdown menu, select Socks5 Auth.

    Deluge Preferences dialog showing the Proxy section with 'Socks5 Auth' selected in the proxy type dropdown
     
  5. Fill in the following information:

    • Username: NordVPN service username
    • Password: NordVPN service password

      You can find your NordVPN service credentials (service username and service password) in the Nord Account dashboard:
      1. Click Set up NordVPN manually.

        Nord Account Services > NordVPN page with NordVPN highlighted in the sidebar and 'Set up NordVPN manually' button in the Manual setup section
         
      2. You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in: 

        Nord Account 'Verify your email' screen with code entry field to enter the verification code sent by email
         
      3. Copy the credentials using the “Copy” buttons on the right:

        Nord Account Manual setup page showing Service credentials with Username and Password fields and copy buttons highlighted
         
    • Hostname: Address of a selected proxy server.

      Here is a list of servers you can choose from:
      nl.socks.nordhold.net
      se.socks.nordhold.net
      us.socks.nordhold.net
      amsterdam.nl.socks.nordhold.net
      atlanta.us.socks.nordhold.net
      chicago.us.socks.nordhold.net
      dallas.us.socks.nordhold.net
      los-angeles.us.socks.nordhold.net
      new-york.us.socks.nordhold.net
      phoenix.us.socks.nordhold.net
      san-francisco.us.socks.nordhold.net
      stockholm.se.socks.nordhold.net

    • Port: 1080

      Deluge Preferences Proxy section with Socks5 Auth, NordVPN credentials, nordhold.net hostname, and port 1080 filled in
       

  6. Click Apply and OK to save changes.

How to check if your proxy setup is working

  1. Visit the ipleak.net website.
  2. Scroll down to the Torrent Address detection section, click Activate, and click this Magnet Link.

    ipleak.net Torrent Address detection section with a red arrow pointing to the 'this Magnet Link' link
     
  3. A new window will show up, prompting you to open uTorrent. Select Open deluge.

    Browser dialog asking to open Deluge with the 'Open deluge' button highlighted by a red arrow

    Important: keep ipleak.net open.
     
  4. Once Deluge opens, click Add to add the torrent.

    Deluge 'Add Torrents' dialog showing the ipleak.net torrent detection file with the Add button indicated by a red arrow
     
  5. While the torrent is downloading metadata, return to the ipleak website.
  6. Under Torrent Address detection, you should see the IP address of your chosen proxy server.

    ipleak.net Torrent Address detection results showing proxy server IP address 196.247.24.20 confirmed across three entries, highlighted in red

    If no address is showing, click the Refresh button to update the results.

If everything is working properly, you should see the IP address of the VPN server you selected. Deluge is now downloading files securely thanks to NordVPN SOCKS5 proxy server.

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