NordVPN is one of the fastest VPN service providers across the globe, but a lot of users frequently complain about connection problems. In this article, we will fix some of the NordVPN connection problems. Follow the instructions mentioned below.
How to Fix It If Nord VPN Doesn’t Connect: Connection Problem.
These are the basic troubleshooting steps, and they are quite straightforward instructions to follow.
Check out the Nord VPN service.
Open your NordVPN account and check if your account is active. Ensure your account subscription is active and isn’t suspended. If you have paid but didn’t get renewed, then it may take some time depending on your payment method. Ideally, some transactions may take up to 40 minutes to verify. Whereas coin payments may take up to 24 hours.
Alter the order of protocols and servers.
If you have an active plan, then try switching protocols and servers. Some connections may not be allowed to be connected if they are overloaded. Also, you can use the Quick Connect functionality to choose a quick access point. Also, try switching protocols. UDP is usually faster than TCP.
How to Change Nord VPN Protocols
- Select NordVPN Settings from the left nav bar.
- Navigate to Auto-Connect and then to “Choose a VPN Protocol and Server Automatically.”
- Check that you have turned off the automatic connection and that you have expanded the drop-down menu. Choose the VPN protocol accordingly.
- That’s it!
Install Nord VPN again.
- For this, you can reset the NordVPN app on Windows. For this, check out the guide down below.
- Navigate to the NordVPN settings page by clicking the gear icon on the left-hand side.
- From the sidebar, select advanced, and then click on the Run Diagnostics tool.
- In that window, click the Reset App button.
- That’s all!
However, if you are running NordVPN on Android, iOS, or MacOS, then you simply need to uninstall and reinstall the app.
Change DNS servers.
Try changing the existing DNS server to the Cloudflare DNS server. Speed and stability depend on the operating system. To check, follow the instructions mentioned below.
How to Change DNS Server Settings on Windows?
- Right-click on the Network/Wi-Fi network icon, and then select Network and Sharing Centre.
- From there, head over to the Change Adapter options, and then right-click on the Wi-Fi or Ethernet icon.
- Then choose properties, and then choose Internet Protocol Version 3 (TCP/IPv4).
- Click properties, and then enter the Cloudflare DNS address under the following DNS server address: 1.1.1.1, for alternates, enter 1.0.0.1. Then hit enter.
- You also need to tweak the DNS server on the TAP-NORDVPN wireless adapter.
How to Change DNS Server Settings on MacOS
- Navigate to System Preferences and then to Network.
- Select your active network, and then click Advance.
- To add a DNS profile, go to the DNS tab and then click the “+” icon.
- Type 1.1.1.1, and then press “+” to add 1.0.0.1.
- Then press the OK button.
- Ctrl+T will launch Terminal.
- Enter Su to access root, and then execute the following commands: rm -r/etc/resolv.conf and nano /etc/resolv.conf
- Next, it will open a text editor. Enter the nameserver 1.1.1.1, and then the nameserver 1.0.0.1.
- Save the file and close the text editor.
- Now, enter the command in terminal chattr +I/etc/resolv.conf, and then reboot.
- That’s it!
How to Change DNS Settings on Android?
- Open Device Settings, and head over to Connection.
- Then choose Wi-Fi and open your active network.
- Press the I button, then navigate to DNS 1, where you can enter 1.1.1.1, and DNS 2, where you can enter 1.0.0.1.
- Then save the settings, and that’s it.
- That’s it!
How to change DNS settings on iOS?
- Open Device Settings and head over to Wi-Fi.
- Choose the active Wi-Fi network, and then tap on the “I” icon.
- Scroll down and then tap on “Configure DNS.”
- Then, choose Manual and then enter 1.1.1.1 and then 1.0.0.1 into the boxes.
- That’s it. Tap on Save It.
Use your antivirus software to launch NordVPN.
In this case, it might be possible that your Antivirus software is creating a conflict with your NordVPN. In this case, execute it and try again to get connected. Check your security software and make sure you have whitelisted NordVPN.