NordVPN is a virtual private network service. It encrypts your internet connection and routes it through its servers, and its Complete and Prime plans add further security tools on top of the VPN.
NordVPN’s apps include a Kill Switch that cuts your internet access if the VPN connection drops unexpectedly, plus DNS leak protection that keeps DNS requests inside the tunnel. Split tunneling lets you choose which apps go through the VPN. You can connect with the NordLynx protocol, built on WireGuard, or with OpenVPN or NordVPN’s own NordWhisper protocol. Double VPN servers send traffic through two servers, and Onion Over VPN pairs the VPN with the Tor network.
NordVPN says it protects you from surveillance and dangerous Wi-Fi networks, and it suggests travelers connect to a server back home to stream legal content they already pay for. Obfuscated servers are meant to hide the fact that you use a VPN, even from your internet provider. Meshnet links your devices in a private, encrypted network for file sharing, work or LAN parties. A dedicated IP address stays the same, which helps with services that require an allow list.
NordVPN has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, as well as Android TV and Apple TV, and the Linux app comes in both graphical and command-line versions. Light proxy extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge encrypt browser traffic without opening the full app. You can secure your NordVPN account with multi-factor authentication. The support team answers account, technical and setup questions by email or live chat around the clock.
Plans are sold monthly or as prepaid one- and two-year terms, with the lowest monthly rate on the longest term and higher renewal prices after the first term. Every plan covers up to ten devices. Current prices are in the pricing box above.