{"id":4552853,"date":"2021-06-26T13:50:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T08:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4552853"},"modified":"2023-11-07T15:47:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T10:17:53","slug":"nordvpn-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/nordvpn-review\/","title":{"rendered":"NordVPN Review (2025): The Best VPN Service for Bloggers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>In this post, I want to talk about my favorite VPN service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordvpn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3071\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"NordVPN\">NordVPN<\/a> has been my go-to VPN service provider for quite some time. And believe it or not, it has helped me numerous times \u2013 even in blogging-related tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some of the things we\u2019ll discuss in this NordVPN review:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is NordVPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to use it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How fast is it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What else can it do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>How much it costs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, <strong>let\u2019s dive right in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intro\">What is NordVPN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN is a popular VPN or \u201c<strong>Virtual Private Network<\/strong>\u201d service that can encrypt your connection and hide your true location. This can significantly improve your online privacy as well as help unlock geo-restricted content and services.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/What-is-NordVPN.png\" alt=\"What is NordVPN?\" class=\"wp-image-4552854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/What-is-NordVPN.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/What-is-NordVPN-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/What-is-NordVPN-1024x401.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/What-is-NordVPN-768x301.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the VPN community, NordVPN is considered as one of the best and most trusted companies on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers the best value for money in terms of speed, stability, coverage, and features. However, there may be times when picking an <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-vpn\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3072\">alternative VPN service provider<\/a> makes more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We\u2019ll get to that later.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, allow me to talk about NordVPN\u2019s features and why I handpicked it for my day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howvpnswork\">How do VPNs work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VPNs or \u201c<strong>Virtual Private Networks<\/strong>\u201d create secure tunnels that allow users to connect to the internet safely and anonymously. Service providers utilize a network of servers distributed in multiple locations across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-VPNs-Work.png\" alt=\"How VPNs Work\" class=\"wp-image-4552855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-VPNs-Work.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-VPNs-Work-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/How-VPNs-Work-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NordVPN, in particular, has over 5,300 servers in a grand total of 59 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Servers.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Servers List\" class=\"wp-image-4552856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Servers.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Servers-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Servers-1024x629.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Servers-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While there are VPN companies that operate more servers than NordVPN, remember that server count isn\u2019t always indicative of performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, having a lot of servers is useful if you want users worldwide to have a reliable and consistent service. But once you have enough servers to cover key locations, server quality becomes more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>That\u2019s why NordVPN only uses high-speed, dedicated servers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also offer multiple \u201c<strong>Specialty Servers<\/strong>\u201d that fit specific needs, like file-sharing, deep web browsing, and enhanced security.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers.png\" alt=\"Specialty Servers\" class=\"wp-image-4552858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Specialty-Servers-1536x871.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Impressed?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, you shouldn\u2019t rely on a spec sheet when making a purchase decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead, you need to look at its usability, real-life performance, features, and pricing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtouse\">How to use NordVPN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>You can get three free months on your NordVPN 2-year plan by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordvpn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3073\" data-lasso-name=\"NordVPN\" target=\"_blank\"><em>clicking here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show you how easy it is to use NordVPN, let me walk you through the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Installing the NordVPN app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After purchasing a NordVPN plan, the next step is to install it on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go to the \u201c<strong>Downloads<\/strong>\u201d page and NordVPN should recommend the right version for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1144\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Downloads-Page-1.png\" alt=\"Downloads Page\" class=\"wp-image-4552859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Downloads-Page-1.png 1144w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Downloads-Page-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Downloads-Page-1-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Downloads-Page-1-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In my case, I had to download NordVPN for macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means I have to use the App Store to install it on my computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-macOS-App-Store.png\" alt=\"NordVPN from App Store\" class=\"wp-image-4552862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-macOS-App-Store.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-macOS-App-Store-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-macOS-App-Store-1024x294.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-macOS-App-Store-768x220.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Apart from macOS, NordVPN also supports the following operating systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Linux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Android (Mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iOS (Mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AndroidTV (Smart TV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the right installation package from the \u201c<strong>Downloads<\/strong>\u201d page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1070\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/OS-Installer-Download.png\" alt=\"Downloads Page List\" class=\"wp-image-4552861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/OS-Installer-Download.png 1070w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/OS-Installer-Download-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/OS-Installer-Download-913x1024.png 913w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/OS-Installer-Download-768x861.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Choosing a connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon installation, advanced users may configure their VPN settings. Beginners are advised to use NordVPN\u2019s presets, which you can enable right off the bat.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1144\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Presets.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Presets\" class=\"wp-image-4552863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Presets.png 1144w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Presets-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Presets-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Presets-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These presets should now appear on the connections list: <em>downloads, speed, <\/em>and <em>browsing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left to do is sign into your account and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1144\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Preset-Menu.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Presets Menu\" class=\"wp-image-4552864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Preset-Menu.png 1144w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Preset-Menu-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Preset-Menu-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Preset-Menu-768x484.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To connect to a VPN server, click one of the presets, countries, or specialty servers. You can also click <strong>\u2018Quick connect\u2019 <\/strong>and have NordVPN pick an ideal connection for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quick-Connect-Button.png\" alt=\"Quick Connect Button\" class=\"wp-image-4552867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quick-Connect-Button.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quick-Connect-Button-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quick-Connect-Button-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quick-Connect-Button-768x440.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you clicked a country, NordVPN will automatically choose a server for you. If you want, you can also pick a specific server by clicking the ellipsis next to the listed country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In big countries like the United States, NordVPN lets you pick a specific region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1142\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ellipsis-Menu.png\" alt=\"Different US Server Regions\" class=\"wp-image-4552868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ellipsis-Menu.png 1142w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ellipsis-Menu-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ellipsis-Menu-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ellipsis-Menu-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1142px) 100vw, 1142px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Again, you can also click the <strong>\u2018Quick connect\u2019 <\/strong>if you don\u2019t want to comb through the list of connections yourself. NordVPN should automatically assign one that will perform well for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Switching connections on the fly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN allows you to quickly switch servers through the menu bar (system tray on Windows) icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click to reveal all available connections and choose the server you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The entire process should only take a few seconds.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"1243\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Switching-Servers.gif\" alt=\"Switching Servers with NordVPN\" class=\"wp-image-4552869\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Pausing or disconnecting your VPN connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can pause or disconnect NordVPN from the menu bar icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see these options at the very top of the list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1091\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pause-or-Disconnect.png\" alt=\"Pause or Disconnect NordVPN\" class=\"wp-image-4552870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pause-or-Disconnect.png 1091w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pause-or-Disconnect-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pause-or-Disconnect-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pause-or-Disconnect-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can disconnect from your VPN connection by quitting the NordVPN app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN will show a notification reminding you that your active VPN connection will close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>\u2018Yes\u2019 <\/strong>to disconnect and close the NordVPN app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quit-NordVPN.png\" alt=\"Quitting NordVPN\" class=\"wp-image-4552872\" style=\"width:688px;height:391px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quit-NordVPN.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quit-NordVPN-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quit-NordVPN-1024x583.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Quit-NordVPN-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Usability-wise, NordVPN\u2019s interface is as simple as it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the features you need, including quick server switching and pausing, are only a few clicks away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the interactive VPN map is a nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes it easier to look for VPN servers near your location. Still, a lot of users prefer the server list since the map can feel clunky and slow on some machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howfast\">How fast is NordVPN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connection speed is a major concern among VPN users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to worry about slow connections when using NordVPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea, here\u2019s a speed test of my connection with NordVPN disabled:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1136\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results.png\" alt=\"SpeedTest Regular Results\" class=\"wp-image-4552873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results.png 1136w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-1024x430.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-768x322.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1136px) 100vw, 1136px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I know, I don&#8217;t have the fastest internet in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s beside the point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here\u2019s my speed test results after connecting to NordVPN\u2019s recommended server:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1133\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-with-NordVPN.png\" alt=\"SpeedTest with NordVPN\" class=\"wp-image-4552874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-with-NordVPN.png 1133w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-with-NordVPN-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-with-NordVPN-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SpeedTest-Results-with-NordVPN-768x324.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Take note that, in the second screenshot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3074\">SpeedTest.net<\/a> detected that I\u2019m connected to a foreign ISP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s just NordVPN working its magic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, notice that \u2013 other than the slightly higher ping and slower upload speed \u2013 the download speeds are roughly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even you won\u2019t be able to tell that you\u2019re using NordVPN when using services like Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you don\u2019t have to take my word for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sign up for a free trial or give their <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordvpn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3075\" data-lasso-name=\"NordVPN\" target=\"_blank\">one-month plan<\/a> a test drive. You should get the same experience regardless of where you live \u2013 thanks to NordVPN\u2019s network of servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"configuring\">Configuring NordVPN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can further configure NordVPN and customize your experience through the \u201c<strong>Preferences<\/strong>\u201d window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just click the <strong>\u2018Preferences\u2019 <\/strong>button from the NordVPN app interface to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Preferences-Button.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Preferences Button\" class=\"wp-image-4552875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Preferences-Button.png 1074w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Preferences-Button-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Preferences-Button-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Preferences-Button-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From there, you can configure NordVPN\u2019s general settings, \u201cAuto-connect\u201d feature, presets, appearance, and other tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the things you need to look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using CyberSec and different VPN protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>\u201cGeneral Settings\u201d <\/strong>tab, you can set whether or not NordVPN should launch upon your system\u2019s startup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take note that I\u2019m currently using the macOS version of NordVPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Windows version, the preferences window will have slightly different tabs and features. But the core features you can use should be the same except for the \u201cSplit tunneling\u201d feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also enable the \u201c<strong>CyberSec<\/strong>\u201d feature, which will proactively block access to shady sites.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Top.png\" alt=\"General Settings Top Options\" class=\"wp-image-4552876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Top.png 834w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Top-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Top-768x337.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remember, a VPN won\u2019t protect you against malware if you download anything infected. In addition, using a VPN will bypass any protection that your government put in place against known harmful sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, I recommend enabling CyberSec if you want to explore sites you\u2019re unfamiliar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the general settings page, you can also select a specific VPN protocol and allow NordVPN to gather user data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Bottom.png\" alt=\"General Settings Bottom\" class=\"wp-image-4552877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Bottom.png 834w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Bottom-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/General-Settings-Bottom-768x319.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Currently, NordVPN supports the following VPN protocols:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NordLynx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IKEv2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OpenVPN UDP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OpenVPN TCP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.nordvpn.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/19482810153745-Which-NordVPN-protocol-should-I-choose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3076\">this page<\/a> for information on picking a VPN protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I just let NordVPN pick the recommended protocol for me. I suggest beginners do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enabling the auto-connect feature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When working on the go, you sometimes have no choice but to use an untrusted WiFi hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can configure NordVPN to automatically patch you through a VPN when connecting to these networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply head to the <strong>\u201cAuto-connect\u201d <\/strong>tab and enable the toggle next to \u201cWhen using untrusted network.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Auto-Connect-Enable.png\" alt=\"Enabling Auto-Connect\" class=\"wp-image-4552878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Auto-Connect-Enable.png 773w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Auto-Connect-Enable-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Auto-Connect-Enable-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By default, NordVPN will automatically connect you to a recommended country. You can keep this setting to ensure you\u2019ll get a reliable connection whenever the auto-connect feature kicks in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just don\u2019t forget to add your trusted networks to the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by clicking <strong>\u2018Trust\u2019 <\/strong>next to the network you\u2019re currently connected to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Add-to-Trusted-Networks.png\" alt=\"Trust Network Button\" class=\"wp-image-4552879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Add-to-Trusted-Networks.png 814w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Add-to-Trusted-Networks-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Add-to-Trusted-Networks-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your data from the dark web<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any top-of-the-line security software, NordVPN features a \u201cDark Web Monitor\u201d tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a turnkey solution that will protect your data against cybercriminals. All you have to do is click <strong>\u2018Turn on\u2019 <\/strong>and you\u2019re protected.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dark-Web-Monitor.png\" alt=\"Dark Web Monitor\" class=\"wp-image-4552880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dark-Web-Monitor.png 816w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dark-Web-Monitor-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dark-Web-Monitor-768x386.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Dark Web Monitor works by passively scanning the dark web for information linked with your email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once active, it will alert you on all detected data leaks that may have affected you. From there, you may react by updating your username or password and clear the alerts yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Leak-Alert.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Leak Alert\" class=\"wp-image-4552881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Leak-Alert.png 728w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Leak-Alert-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I also like the fact that NordVPN also includes a description of the events that led to the data breach. This will help educate non-tech-savvy users on the importance of password hygiene and safe browsing practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Split tunneling (Windows only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using Windows 10, you can take advantage of NordVPN\u2019s split tunneling feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to enable or disable your VPN connection for specific apps only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use it, just head to the <strong>\u2018Split tunneling\u2019 <\/strong>tab and click the split tunneling toggle. You can then specify the apps that should use or bypass your VPN connection using the list below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1045\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Split-Tunneling.png\" alt=\" Split Tunneling Feature\" class=\"wp-image-4552882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Split-Tunneling.png 1045w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Split-Tunneling-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Split-Tunneling-1024x983.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Split-Tunneling-768x737.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1045px) 100vw, 1045px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is useful if you only need to use a VPN for specific activities, like using online banking or streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use it to prevent your VPN from causing issues with certain apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your mail app may have sync issues whenever your service provider detects that you\u2019re connecting from another country. This can be easily fixed by using split tunneling and disabling the VPN for Windows Mail. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Select-Apps-to-Disable.png\" alt=\"Disabling Apps \" class=\"wp-image-4552883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Select-Apps-to-Disable.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Select-Apps-to-Disable-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Select-Apps-to-Disable-1024x739.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Select-Apps-to-Disable-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other settings pages you can access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An average VPN user only needs to care about the settings pages mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are, however, a few other pages you can check out to maximize your NordVPN experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Presets \u2013 <\/strong>NordVPN automatically installs three presets you can use for specific tasks. You can also create a custom preset with shortcuts to your favorite apps and websites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kill Switch \u2013<\/strong> The \u201cKill Switch\u201d feature is always turned on to protect your data whenever a VPN connection unexpectedly fails. You may also enable the advanced Kill Switch option, which adds more protection but can affect the functionality of applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appearance \u2013 <\/strong>On the <strong>\u201cAppearance\u201d <\/strong>tab, you can choose where you can access the NordVPN app. This is only available for macOS users. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other apps \u2013 <\/strong>Lastly, you can check out other NordVPN services by going to the <strong>\u201cOther Apps\u201d <\/strong>tab. This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordpass\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordpass\/nordvpnreview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3077\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"NordPass\">NordPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordlocker\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordlocker\/nordvpnreview\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3078\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"NordLocker\">NordLocker<\/a>, and NordLayer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This takes us to the next section.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"otherservices\">Other NordVPN services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a lot of VPN services have add-ons that can help you stay extra secure on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s another reason why you should consider picking up NordVPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With NordPass and NordLocker, you can take your online privacy to a whole new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NordPass<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"904\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordPass.png\" alt=\"NordPass\" class=\"wp-image-4552884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordPass.png 904w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordPass-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordPass-768x270.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordpass\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordpass\/nordvpnreview\/intro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3079\" data-lasso-name=\"NordPass\" target=\"_blank\">NordPass<\/a> is a secure password manager that automatically syncs your credentials across multiple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with an \u201cautofill\u201d feature, which means you don\u2019t have to manually type your password once it\u2019s saved. This makes it easier to use strong passwords with symbols, uppercase letters, and numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordPass offers a free version with some limitations. If you want to get the paid version, you only need to spend a minimum of <strong>$1.49 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NordLocker<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordLocker.png\" alt=\"NordLocker\" class=\"wp-image-4552885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordLocker.png 901w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordLocker-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordLocker-768x273.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordlocker\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordlocker\/nordvpnreview\/intro\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3080\" data-lasso-name=\"NordLocker\" target=\"_blank\">NordLocker<\/a> is an encrypted cloud storage solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as your NordVPN account is logged in, you can access your encrypted files from any device. And thanks to NordLocker\u2019s \u201c<strong>Zero-knowledge encryption<\/strong>,\u201d not even they are allowed to see what\u2019s inside your cloud storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like NordPass, NordLocker also has a free version. But if you want access to all features with 500 GB storage, the premium version costs <strong>$3.99 per month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NordLayers<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Teams.png\" alt=\"NordVPN Teams\" class=\"wp-image-4552886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Teams.png 1152w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Teams-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Teams-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/NordVPN-Teams-768x377.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, there\u2019s NordLayer for companies that need the security and anonymity benefits that a VPN can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordLayer is clearly not for everyone. But if you run a big website with employees working remotely, it\u2019s worth picking up \u2013 thanks to the affordable pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NordLayer costs <strong>$7 per month per user <\/strong>with the \u201c<strong>Basic<\/strong>\u201d plan. If you want dedicated servers and priority support, you\u2019ll need the \u201cAdvanced\u201d plan, which costs <strong>$9 per user<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pricing\">NordVPN Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered all of NordVPN\u2019s key features, it\u2019s time to answer the question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How much does it cost?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I don\u2019t consider NordVPN as a \u201cbudget\u201d brand, it\u2019s definitely accessible even to budget-conscious users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a look at NordVPN\u2019s affordable pricing plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1-month plan \u2013 <\/strong>$11.95 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-year plan \u2013 <\/strong>$4.92 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-year plan \u2013 <\/strong>$3.67 per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordvpn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3081\" data-lasso-name=\"NordVPN\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to get your NordVPN account!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">NordVPN Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695107144\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is NordVPN free?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>NordVPN is a paid VPN service that currently doesn\u2019t offer a free plan. However, they have a free trial program with a 30-day money back guarantee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695144854\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is a VPN illegal?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No \u2013 using a VPN is completely legal as long as you don\u2019t use it in illegal activities. It\u2019s also legal to use VPNs to access online content and services that are meant for different countries.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695167899\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are VPNs a waste of money?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>VPN services are affordable and provide a lot of value through add-on features. It\u2019s not a waste of money as long as you can pay for it and regularly enjoy its benefits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695190658\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Should I use a VPN at home?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>VPNs are not only useful in securing public WiFI hotspots. While at home, you can use a VPN to access restricted websites, services, and even special discounts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695200832\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can you leave a VPN on all the time?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes \u2013 you can leave your device connected to a VPN at all times. Just be sure you\u2019re using a VPN service like NordVPN that doesn\u2019t enforce bandwidth limits on their subscribers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624695212314\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What are the downsides of using a VPN?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Using VPN, especially a poorly configured one, can have a slight impact on your browsing speed. In some cases, services like Outlook won\u2019t sync your account if it detects you\u2019re using a different IP.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NordVPN is one of the few things that completely changed the way I use the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m willing to bet that it\u2019ll be incredibly useful for you, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from their top-tier security features, NordVPN\u2019s performance and usability are also among the best in the VPN market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, I highly suggest you start a free trial. When it\u2019s over or if you\u2019re satisfied, come back and <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/nordvpn\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"3082\" data-lasso-name=\"NordVPN\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, using this link will get you three months free if you subscribe to a 2-year plan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions, suggestions, and feedback, use the comment box below. 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