Download and Install NordVPN on Windows PC: 7, 8.1 & 10

 Install NordVPN on Windows PC: 7, 8.1 & 10

The NordVPN native application is the recommended option for connecting to NordVPN servers on your Windows PC. We designed it with your experience in mind, giving easy access to features such as Double VPN, Onion servers, and automated Kill Switch. The application uses OpenVPN, one of the best VPN protocols out there, by default.

To begin using the NordVPN Windows application, download and install the NordVPN app on your Windows PC, log in, and connect to a NordVPN server. All of the necessary steps can be found in this tutorial.

Table of contents:

• Downloading and installing

• Setting up the application

• Choosing between different servers

• Connect to a specific server

• Connect to a specific country

NordVPN settings menu:

• General settings
• Auto-connect settings
• Kill Switch settings
• Split Tunneling
• Advanced settings
• My Account
• Dark Web Monitor

• -Download the NordVPN app by pressing on the button below. 

• -Go to your Downloads folder and double-click the NordVPNSetup.exe file. 

• -A pop-up window may ask you if you allow the app to make changes to your device. Click Yes and proceed to setup.

• -The installer window will open. Click Next.

• -Tick the boxes if you want shortcuts for the NordVPN app on your Desktop and/or the Start menu, then click Install.

• -The installer will proceed with the installation process. Once it’s complete, you will be asked if you want to launch NordVPN right away. Click Finish to complete the setup

Setting up and using NordVPN

• Click on the NordVPN logo on your desktop, and after the app loads up, click Log In to continue.

• Your browser will open up and load the Nord Account login page. First, enter your username or email address, press Continue and then enter your password.

• To start using NordVPN straight away, you can simply press on Quick Connect, wait till you see the status change from Unprotected to Protected and you're good to go for a secure and private session!

• However, for the full understanding of what the NordVPN app offers, let's briefly go over what you can find on the main screen and then in the settings menu.

1. Search bar: one of the ways you can connect to NordVPN servers. Use the search bar to find specific servers by typing in the name of the country, city, the server number or the specialty server type. Click here for more details.

1. Specialty servers: NordVPN offers multiple categories of servers, each one with its own unique benefits. We have a dedicated article explaining the different types in detail: What do the different server categories mean?

1. All countries: a list of countries you can connect to. Hovering over a country's name reveals additional options, such as specifying the city (if applicable) and server name.

1. Quick Connect: this option automatically connects you to the fastest and closest NordVPN server. 

1. Threat protection: an innovative solution for dealing with malware, web tracking, malicious ads and more! Read about it here: Threat Protection. 

1. Settings menu: clicking on this cogwheel icon reveals additional options which we explain below.