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Easy-to-use VPN for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7

Quick Connect
Tap the Quick Connect button, and our smart algorithm will find the best possible server option for you at that moment, no matter which version of Windows you’re on.
Launch on startup
Stay secure effortlessly: set the NordVPN application to start up automatically whenever you turn on your computer.
Stay safe on public Wi-Fi
Flip a switch once and forget about it. Every time you hop on a Wi-Fi hotspot, the app will establish a VPN connection on Windows 10 and earlier.

Quick Connect

Tap the Quick Connect button, and our smart algorithm will find the best possible server option for you at that moment, no matter which version of Windows you’re on.

Launch on startup

Stay secure effortlessly: set the NordVPN application to start up automatically whenever you turn on your computer.

Stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Flip a switch once and forget about it. Every time you hop on a Wi-Fi hotspot, the app will establish a VPN connection on Windows 10 and earlier.

Fully customizable

CyberSec
Enable the CyberSec feature to protect yourself from phishing, botnet control, and other kinds of malicious threats online.
P2P sharing
With NordVPN, download and upload your files securely. NordVPN offers hundreds of P2P servers and has no bandwidth limits. It’s the perfect VPN for Windows 10, 8, or 7.
Choose your location
With our VPN for Windows 10, 8, and 7, the freedom is yours: we offer servers in 59 countries. Open the map or the servers’ list to choose your encrypted destination.

CyberSec

Enable the CyberSec feature to protect yourself from phishing, botnet control, and other kinds of malicious threats online.

P2P sharing

With NordVPN, download and upload your files securely. NordVPN offers hundreds of P2P servers and has no bandwidth limits. It’s the perfect VPN for Windows 10, 8, or 7.

Choose your location

With our VPN for Windows 10, 8, and 7, the freedom is yours: we offer servers in 59 countries. Open the map or the servers’ list to choose your encrypted destination.

Fastest on the planet

Virtually no slowdown
The revolutionary NordLynx protocol and 5500+ ultra-fast servers worldwide let you enjoy online security at top speed.
SmartPlay
Stream without additional buffering. Simply connect to NordVPN servers and let our SmartPlay technology work its magic.
Unlimited bandwidth
Work and play without us getting in the way. NordVPN won’t throttle your VPN connection under any circumstances.

Virtually no slowdown

The revolutionary NordLynx protocol and 5500+ ultra-fast servers worldwide let you enjoy online security at top speed.

SmartPlay

Stream without additional buffering. Simply connect to NordVPN servers and let our SmartPlay technology work its magic.

Unlimited bandwidth

Work and play without us getting in the way. NordVPN won’t throttle your VPN connection under any circumstances.

Packed with advanced features

OpenVPN protocols

If you want to set up the OpenVPN protocol manually, you can easily do that by using the OpenVPN GUI open-source software.

Kill Switch

NordVPN for Windows allows you to specify which programs should be shut down by Kill Switch if your VPN connection drops.

Obfuscated servers

While using NordVPN in restricted countries, turn on Obfuscated servers to prevent your VPN traffic from being blocked.

Custom DNS

Our Windows app allows you to configure your device manually to use your preferred DNS servers other than NordVPN’s.

Frequently asked questions

Does Windows 10 have a VPN?

Yes, Windows 10 does have the ability to function as a virtual private network. However, it does require some manual configuration and technical know-how to set it up.

How to set up a VPN on Windows 10? (In 3 short steps)

First, click the big blue Download button up above and download the setup file (NordVPNSetup.exe).

Second, run the .exe file and choose where to install NordVPN. If you like the default option (which should be along the lines of C:\Program Files (x86)\NordVPN), just click the green Install button.

Third, wait a few seconds until the installation ends.

That’s it, you’ve just set up a VPN on your computer.

How to use a VPN on Windows?

Open the NordVPN app. If you’re already a NordVPN user, log in. Otherwise, click here to sign up.

How to connect to a VPN server on Windows?

Open the NordVPN app. In the list panel on your left, you’ll find over 59 countries hosting VPN servers. You can also connect by clicking on the country icon on the map.

If you want to pick a particular server, hover over the country name in the list. Click the three dots that appear on the right and choose a server. Add servers to your favorites to quickly find them later.

The list panel also contains specialty servers (P2P, Dedicated IP, Double VPN) and servers you’ve recently connected to.

Finally, the Quick Connect option will automatically connect you to the best server available depending on your location and other parameters.

How to get a VPN on Windows?

Buy a NordVPN subscription and you’ll be able to use a VPN on up to 6 devices at the same time. Besides Windows 10 (and other Windows operating systems), NordVPN also supports macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and extensions for Firefox and Chrome.

What’s the best VPN for laptops?

Laptop or desktop — it makes no difference for most VPN apps. So when you’re choosing a VPN service, make sure it’s user-friendly and comes with reliable encryption and no-logs policy.

Also, take into account how many devices it supports at the same time — besides your laptop, you probably have a phone, a tablet, a router, and many other devices that need protection.

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