Summary of what to do when NordVPN does not connect in window10

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Why can't I connect NordVPN with window10?

What to do when NordVPN does not connect in window10

If you cannot connect to NordVPN, please follow the instructions below.

Turn off NordVPN and see if you can get online.

First, please make sure that you are able to connect to the Internet without NordVPN.

Make sure your Internet connection is stable enough for browsing, streaming, and gaming. To do this, disable NordVPN and make sure you can access any website.

If you cannot access it, it means that your Internet is unstable. If you can access it, it means that there is some problem with the VPN. Please try the following

Disable IPv6

IPv6 (Internet Version Protocol 6) is the latest version of IP in computer network architecture.

By default, we are still using IPv4 and have not permanently transitioned to IPv6. However, some of you may have started using IPv6 for your Internet connections, and IPv6 does not seem to be working properly with NordVPN.

Therefore, we will disable it and check it again.

Step 1:Right-click the network icon on the taskbar.

Step 2:[ Open Network and Internet Settings ].

Step 3: Under "Settings," click on "Change adapter options.

Step 4: For adapter settings, right-click on the adapter you are using and select [ Properties ].

Step 5: In the adapter properties, turn off the IPv6 option.

Step 6:Make sure IPv4 is enabled.

Step 7:Save changes and exit.

Step 8: Restart your computer and see if the error is resolved and you can connect to NordVPN.

Identify third-party applications

There are many other applications and programs that may conflict with the operation of NordVPN.

If there are multiple applications trying to access a resource, they will enter a race condition and will not work as expected.

Change the server location

NordVPN allows users to choose the location of the server.

These servers are scattered around the world and provide connectivity based on geographic location. Try changing the location of the server you are trying to connect to and see if that solves the problem of not being able to connect.

If the same behavior occurs, select a different server and test the network with a different web site.

Reboot the network/ TAP adapter

NordVPN creates a virtual network adapter on your computer that you can use to communicate information.

This serves to change the settings so that NordVPN can initiate and maintain a VPN connection, but sometimes results in an error condition that prevents connection to the VPN server. The adapter will be properly restarted so that all settings of the adapter are restarted.

Step 1: Press Windows + R keys and type [ncpa]. In the dialog box, type "cpl" and press Enter.

 

Step 2: All network adapters will appear in front of you, select the TAP adapter, right click, and choose Disable.

Step 3: After disabling, wait a moment.

Step 4: Right-click again and select [ Enable

Reinstall NordVPN

If the above method does not work, you need to make sure that Nord is installed correctly and that there are no problems with the installation files.

Step 1: Press Windows + R keys, type [appwiz.cpl] in the dialog box, and press Enter.

Step 2: Locate the "NordVPN" item in the Application Manager list.

Step 3: Right-click and select "Uninstall.

Step 4: Restart your computer and download the application again from the official NordVPN website.

After entering the authentication information, connect again to see if the VPN connection is established correctly.

Disable the firewall

The application may not be working properly due to the default firewall in Windows.

Therefore, this procedure first allows the application through the firewall, making sure it is not blocked by the firewall and that Windows Defender is added as an exception.

Step 1: Click the Settings button, then click Firewall and Search.

Step 2: Select[Apps via Windows Defender]Select the

Step 3:[Click on "Add Exclusion" and select "Folder" from the file types.

Step 4: Specify the NordVPN folder, save your changes, then exit this window.

Change the NordVPN protocol

You may be experiencing problems connecting to the server due to the protocol settings in your NordVPN configuration.

If one protocol type does not work, it is recommended that you try switching to another protocol to ensure that the problem is not due to automatic or manual selection of the protocol type.

Step 1: Start NordVPN and be sure to disconnect the currently active session.

Step 2: Click on the "gear" icon in the upper right corner and go to "Settings.

Step 3: Click on "Advanced" from the menu on the left.

Step 3: Click on the "Protocol" drop-down and check "TCP".

Step 4: This changes the protocol from TCP to UDP.

Step 5: See if this resolves the problem with your computer.

Step 6: If none of the protocols work, select UDP instead of TCP and try again.

Changing the DNS server configuration

DNS servers are used by computers to establish stable and secure Internet connections with other sites on the Internet!

However, NordVPN may not be able to connect properly if your computer cannot detect the DNS settings correctly or if the DNS server you select is facing a failure.

Change your DNS settings and make sure DNS is not the problem

Step 1: Press [Windows]+[R] to launch the Run prompt.

Step 2: Press [ncpa.cpl] to launch the Network Settings panel.

Step 3: Right-click on your Internet connection and select the Properties option.

Step 4: Double-click on the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPV4) option.

Step 5: Activate the "Use the following DNS address" button.

First, enter [8.8.8.8.8] in the Primary DNS Address field and [8.8.4.4] in the Secondary DNS Address field, and click OK. Next, check if NordVPN is connected. If not, try using [103.86.96.100][103.86.99.100] in the Primary and Secondary fields, respectively.

Contact NordVPN

If the problem persists, it may be best to contact NordVPN directly. Several users have reported receiving patches from NordVPN, so if you are experiencing problems with NordVPN, be sure to contactNordVPN Support Siteto contact us.

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