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  • Keep your Linux security up to speed with the fastest Linux VPN¹.

  • Strengthened by community input — our Linux VPN app is completely open source.

  • Enjoy the refreshed, intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) for a more seamless experience.

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What is a VPN for Linux?

A virtual private network, or VPN, for Linux is a sophisticated cybersecurity tool that encrypts internet traffic and hides IP addresses from prying eyes. A VPN for Linux stops others (including your internet service provider, or ISP) from monitoring the internet connections of Linux users, ensuring safer internet access and helping them defeat online censorship measures.

How to install a VPN on Linux

Linux users can add GUI and CLI VPN versions on Debian, Ubuntu, Elementary OS, Linux Mint systems, and RPM-based distros following this simple installation guide:

1. Install the Linux VPN app with GUI

Write the command line below into the terminal and click “Enter.”

sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -p nordvpn-gui

2. Open NordVPN

After you install the app, look for the NordVPN icon in your Linux desktop environment and launch it.

3. Log in to your NordVPN account

Log in with your Nord Account email and password.

4. Connect to a VPN server

Click “Quick Connect” and enjoy secure browsing.

If you install the GUI and CLI separately or downgrade your CLI, make sure to check their version compatibility. If the versions of your CLI and GUI don't align, the GUI may not function properly.

Looking for the best Linux VPN?

Designed with speed in mind

Browse sites smoothly with one of the fastest VPNs. NordVPN offers over 7,700 remote servers in 118 countries. This vast server network, combined with our lightning-fast NordLynx protocol (based on WireGuard®), ensures fast and stable performance for your VPN connection no matter where you are.

Browser extensions

If you only need a VPN for secure browsing and don’t want to set up another app on your Linux device, get yourself a proxy browser extension. NordVPN has dedicated extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers.

No restrictions at our end

Tired of watching the loading icon go round and round? With NordVPN, there are no VPN speed restrictions, VPN bandwidth limits, or VPN data caps.

What makes NordVPN one of the best VPNs for Linux?

Threat Protection

Shield your devices from online threats — block intrusive ads and malicious websites while you browse.

IP protection

Change your IP address and browse the web by routing your internet traffic through remote server locations.

No tracking

We don’t track what platforms you visit or store information about your online activities.

No data leaks

NordVPN offers IP and DNS leak protection, so you can be sure that your internet traffic stays more private and secure at all times.

Free Meshnet feature

Easily link up devices together to safely share files on Linux with other NordVPN users.

Encryption

State-of-the-art encryption algorithms like AES-256 stop snoops from monitoring online activity you perform for their own purposes.

24/7 support

If you need help with VPN setup or another problem, visit our Help Center, drop us an email, or go to our website for a live chat with our staff.

Money-back guarantee

Not sure if you’ll like NordVPN? Try it risk free with our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Easy-to-use Linux VPN software with GUI

Improved user experience

The new visual interface caters for those who prefer buttons over coding their way into VPN functionalities.

Dual control: GUI and CLI

We’ve added a GUI for convenience, but you can still run your VPN through the command line.

Light and dark modes

You can now switch between light and dark modes — choose your preferred look.

Post-quantum encryption

NordVPN for Linux now comes with post-quantum VPN encryption for future-proof cybersecurity.

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VPN protection for all major Linux distros

Want a slick, easy-to-use VPN app for your Linux distro? Look no further — NordVPN offers .deb and .rpm packages for Debian-based and RHEL-based Linux systems:

  • Ubuntu

  • Debian

  • Elementary OS

  • Linux Mint

  • Fedora

  • RHEL

  • CentOS

  • Qubes OS

  • openSUSE

Should you use a free VPN for Linux?

We recommend avoiding free VPN services on Linux and other operating systems. They might be unsafe and unreliable alternatives to the top paid VPNs. Free VPN providers may fail to fix security loopholes in time or even sell their client data to cover VPN maintenance costs.

NordVPN is a smart choice over many free VPNs because it offers a combination of benefits for Linux users: a dedicated Linux GUI app, fast Linux VPN servers worldwide, DNS and IP leak protection, and additional security features to improve your online experience.

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Enjoy a hassle-free online experience with NordVPN

Hide your virtual location, get a new IP, and access the internet without restrictions with a risk-free VPN. If you are not 100% satisfied, tell us within 30 days of the purchase date and get a full refund on the value of your VPN plan.

Frequently asked questions

1. Information related to "Fastest VPN" is supported by multiple sources, including, but not limited to editorially independent evaluations and insights, as well as statements from media articles, some of which were published through paid partnerships. It is also supported by a report generated from data collected using the open source VPN Speed Comparison Tool during the testing period (January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025), which shows that NordVPN has the fastest median download and upload speeds (Mbps). Testing period: January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025. Tested VPNs (and protocols): NordVPN (Wireguard), NordVPN (NordLynx), ExpressVPN (Lightway), PIA VPN (Wireguard), PureVPN (Wireguard), Surfshark VPN (Wireguard). Platform used for testing: Linux. Testing routes (e.g., Australia to USA): 102 (testing from Sweden began on February 28, 2024). Days when all tested VPNs were running during testing period: 42. Days when all tested VPNs (except PureVPN) were running during testing period: 308. Some tested VPNs didn’t run at a consistent pace due to expired credentials or other issues. The performance of speed test servers can vary, impacting the speed test results. This variation is because we do not control these servers, nor do we specify which Speedtest.net server should be used for testing.