nordvpn

Interactively log into a NordVPN account

$ nordvpn login

$ nordvpn status

$ nordvpn connect

$ nordvpn countries

$ nordvpn connect [Germany]

$ nordvpn connect [Germany] [Berlin]

$ nordvpn set autoconnect on

nordvpn command [options]

nordvpn is the command-line interface for the NordVPN service, providing secure VPN connections to servers worldwide. It manages authentication, server connections, and client settings.
The client supports various connection protocols (NordLynx/WireGuard, OpenVPN) and features like kill switch, auto-connect, and split tunneling. Server selection can be automatic (nearest/fastest) or manual by country, city, or specific server.
The NordVPN daemon must be running for the CLI to function; it's typically managed as a systemd service.

login

Authenticate with NordVPN account

Log out of the current account

Connect to a VPN server

Disconnect from the VPN

Show current connection status

List available server countries

List available cities in a country

Configure NordVPN settings

Display current settings

Manage whitelisted ports and subnets

Requires an active NordVPN subscription. The nordvpnd daemon must be running (usually started via systemd). Initial login opens a browser for authentication. The kill switch, when enabled, blocks internet access if the VPN disconnects.

openvpn(8), wg(8), nmcli(1)