This guide was created using ASUSTOR ADM 4.2.1.DGE2
Follow these steps to set up a NordVPN connection on your ASUSTOR NAS:
- Log in to your NAS using an internet browser.
- Open Settings and select the Network section.
- Switch to the Network interface tab and click Add > Create VPN.
- In the Add VPN configuration window, select OpenVPN and click Next.
- Select Import configuration files from the OpenVPN provider and click Next.
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Fill in the following information:
Name: NordVPN
Account: Your NordVPN service username
Password: Your NordVPN service password
Find your NordVPN credentials on your 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, click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
- Download the desired NordVPN server’s OpenVPN Configuration files.
Follow the steps below to find the best server for your connection:
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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 Server recommendation tab. According to your location, the best server will be recommended.
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By pressing Advanced filters you can further customize the recommended servers by selecting the Server type and the Security protocol.
In case you wish to select a specific server, follow these steps:
- Under Set up NordVPN manually, select OpenVPN configuration files.
- 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.
Here, you are also able to find the NordVPN service credentials.
Follow the steps below to find the service credentials for manual connection setup:
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Log into your Nord Account, click NordVPN, and, under Manual setup, click on Service credentials. Here you'll find the Username and Password needed to connect manually.
- Next to Import file(s), click Expand and Add.
- Select your downloaded server configuration file and click Open.
- Paste the credentials together with the chosen server and click Finish.
When the new network interface is created, select it and click Action > Connect. Now your NAS is connected to a NordVPN server.
