NordVPN for iOS: Release notes

With this release, you can keep your browsing safe with Threat Protection Lite, and you don’t even need a VPN for it. Just head over to “Profile,” tap “Threat Protection Lite,” and select “Always” to ensure your online journeys are always safeguarded.

We’ve clearly marked virtual servers in our country list. This means you know exactly what kind of connection you’re getting – be it a virtual location for a challenging region or a direct line to a physical server.

We believe in making things easy for you. That’s why we’ve updated our “Contact us” feature.

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  When you select a topic, the questions are tailored to help you solve your problem faster.
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  If you come across a website that isn’t loading, tell us right away. Just head to “Contact us,” and under “Report an issue,” you’ll find a new section for reporting websites you can’t open. We’ll be on it in no time.

Just a friendly knock-knock from us with this update, bringing you those delightful under-the-hood tweaks and minor bug fixes. Keep your app updated for the best experience.

We’ve addressed minor bugs and edge cases to ensure the statistics you see are consistently accurate. You can now enjoy more precise insights into your VPN usage.

Now you can sort the country list by popularity and swiftly connect to the most popular destinations, bypassing the lengthy scroll.

While the holiday season has passed, our commitment to improving your experience never takes a break. This update is packed with behind-the-scenes magic — it’s the quiet, diligent work ensuring the app runs smoother and faster for the year ahead.

We’ve dispatched a bunch of bugs that have been living in the app rent-free.

We’ve been mostly testing our engines, running performance tests, and tinkering around with the app to ensure that your NordVPN journey is a smooth cruise. What have you been up to?

A few ghoulish bugs are nothing but a distant memory. It’s Spooktober, after all.

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  Another update, another language: from now on, you can use the NordVPN app in Polish.
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  We’ve also fixed some pesky bugs to make your experience smoother.

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  The app is now available in Dutch.
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  To better display the connection options, we’ll be showing a number of available cities for each country on the list.

Our team took a deep dive into the core of our app. The mission: to work on things that can’t be seen with the naked eye but keep our app running smooth and stable. We call this mission a success.

A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

To enjoy the fastest VPN experience, we always recommend using Quick Connect. We’ve supercharged it with under-the-hood improvements to ensure even better VPN connectivity.

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  We’ve improved the app experience in those uncertain times of poor internet connection.
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  If you own a dedicated IP, tap on “Dedicated IP” in the specialty servers section to connect. It’s much more convenient than searching for that specific server.
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  Meshnet is less hungry for battery power.
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  The app is now available in Swedish.

That’s it — time for fika.

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  From now on, the minimum iOS version required for the NordVPN app is 14.2. We’re dropping support for earlier versions because they don’t allow us to ensure top-grade security.
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  The IKEv2 protocol is no longer available in our app. It’s been a good run, but we want to offer you only the best cybersecurity solutions. For both speed and security, we recommend using the NordLynx protocol.
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  We’ve added a new setting that will let you keep your device invisible on the local network when connected to a VPN. While invisible, you won’t be able to access other network devices, such as computers, printers, or TVs. This setting prevents potential VPN traffic leaks caused by operating system limitations.

Now you can send a whole batch of photos or files to other devices at once. The sent files travel over an encrypted connection keeping your privacy and security intact. Share files with your friends and family in seconds – all they need is the NordVPN app on their device. The best part: the file sharing feature is free for everyone!

Knock knock! Who’s there? It’s just us trying to make your NordVPN experience better than ever. This time, the app update comes with under-the-hood tweaks and minor bug fixes. Update your app now not to miss a thing!

We’ve launched major Meshnet updates:

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  You can now share files of any size via Meshnet! It’s private and secure. The files you send go to the recipient directly as we don’t store them in any server or cloud. Plus, the data travels through an encrypted connection.
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  The Meshnet feature is now free for everyone.

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  Performance and stability improvements for connections over the NordLynx protocol.
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  We’ve been laying the groundwork for upgrades in the overall app experience.

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  Performance and stability improvements for connections over the OpenVPN protocol.
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  A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

If there are things that shouldn’t go unnoticed, they are data breaches putting your personal data at risk. So from now on, a red bubble will appear on the Profile icon if Dark Web Monitor detects new leaks. Take it from feline wisdom: always chase the red dot.

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  We’ve been mostly testing our engines, running performance tests, and tinkering around with the app to ensure that your NordVPN journey is a smooth cruise. What have you been up to?
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  When you’re connected to VPN or have Meshnet on, you’ll see green bubbles added to their icons in the bottom navigation bar – just so you know they’re up and running.

Ah, the first release in 2023. A whole year of new exciting things is ahead of you. But for this moment, let’s focus on the here and now: under-the-hood improvements and fine-tuned NordVPN experience.

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  It didn’t wait for New Year’s resolutions. Meshnet is already a better version of itself – with improved design and usability.
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  When routing traffic through a linked computer via Meshnet, you’ll have access to its local network devices if the linked computer has granted this permission to you.
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  Bugs can be the ultimate buzzkill. We’ve got rid of some pesky ones to keep the holiday spirit high.

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  We felt like our large home screen widget was missing something. And then it hit us: recent connections! So here they are.
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  As the holidays are fast approaching, we’ve been working on our app’s naughty-or-nice score. A bunch of mischievous bugs have been dispatched with a mission of no return.

Good things come in eights. Haven’t heard this saying? Neither have we. But we’re happy to announce NordVPN version 8.0! To mark this occasion, we’ve worked on the app’s stability and performance to make your experience even more delightful.

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  This is the last update available for devices running iOS 11 and iOS 12, as we’re dropping support for these versions. To receive further NordVPN app updates, your device must run iOS 13 or later. This doesn’t affect subscriptions in any way – you will still be able to use NordVPN on iOS 11 or iOS 12.
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  A few ghoulish bugs are nothing but a distant memory. It’s Spooktober, after all.

We’re introducing Lock Screen widgets for the sweet iOS 16! Glance at your Lock Screen to check if your connection is protected with a VPN – there’s no need to unlock your phone or open the NordVPN app. Our widgets come in all three sizes, so choose the one that complements your Lock Screen the best.

Don’t have the NordVPN app yet? Download it now.