NordVPN has released a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Linux, which can be used simultaneously alongside the existing CLI application. The CLI app must be installed to use the GUI. The GUI is available via DEB and RPM packages, with Snap planned for release in the future.
The GUI is built on the same core as the CLI version of NordVPN, which guarantees identical security and privacy standards that you are used to.
With the GUI, you will have the majority of the CLI's functionality, with the exception of Meshnet support.
Version compatibility
If you install the GUI and CLI separately or downgrade your CLI, please check the version compatibility. If your CLI and GUI versions do not align, the GUI may not work properly. To install a different GUI version, please use the following command:
sh <(wget install.sh) -p nordvpn-gui -v X.XX.x
Getting connected
To get connected, launch the Linux GUI and follow along with the steps below:
- Click on a country from the provided list to connect:
- If you wish to disconnect, click the disconnect button:
- If you click the reconnect button, you will be reconnected to the same server you were connected to previously.
Protocols
If you wish to change your protocol, follow these steps:
- Open settings:
- Select VPN connection:
- Choose your desired protocol:
Threat Protection
To enable Threat Protection, follow these steps:
- Click settings:
- Select Threat Protection:
- Switch the toggle button to the on position.
Specialty servers
If you wish to connect to our specialty servers, follow along below:
- Select specialty servers in the homescreen:
- Select one of the listed options:
Appearance
If you would like to enable dark mode, you can do so in the settings, general tab:
