How can I use NordLynx in the NordVPN app for Linux?

Introduction

NordLynx is the technology we built around the WireGuard® protocol. It lets you experience WireGuard’s speed benefits without compromising your privacy. It is available on the Linux application in CLI and GUI versions. This guide will teach you how to enable the Nordlynx protocol on the Linux NordVPN application via CLI and GUI.

NOTE: We offer .deb and .rpm packages compatible with Debian 11 or newer, Ubuntu 20.04 or newer, Linux Mint 21 or newer, Raspberry PI OS, and Fedora 32 or newer systems. Community-supported distributions may also work, but there is limited troubleshooting regarding distribution-specific issues. Moreover, we support GNOME and KDE desktop environments. 

 

Here's what to do

 

NordVPN CLI app

  1. Install the NordVPN app for Linux. You can find detailed instructions on how to install and use NordVPN on Linux on our support center.
  2. By default, it should be set to Nordlynx. However, if you changed it and want to change the protocol back to NordLynx, you can enable it on the NordVPN app and connect to NordVPN by typing the following commands:
nordvpn set technology nordlynx
nordvpn c

 

NordVPN GUI app

  1. Install the NordVPN app for Linux. You can find detailed instructions on how to use the NordVPN Linux GUI app on our support center.
  2. By default, it should be set to Nordlynx. However, if you changed it and want to change the protocol back to NordLynx, go to the settings menu (the cogwheel icon).


     
  3. Click "VPN Connection."
  4. Scroll down until you see the VPN protocol selection.
  5. Select "Nordlynx."


     
  6. Click "VPN" at the top left and click "Quick connect" to start connecting.

 

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