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-# Installing NordVPN
-
-## Overview
-
-NordVPN is a commercial Virtual Private Network (VPN) service that encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. It provides secure, private access to the internet with features including:
-
-- **Privacy Protection**: Encrypts all network traffic using AES-256 encryption
-- **Global Server Network**: Access to 6,000+ servers in 111 countries
-- **Kill Switch**: Automatically blocks internet access if VPN connection drops
-- **Threat Protection**: Blocks ads, trackers, and malware (varies by platform)
-- **Meshnet**: Create encrypted networks between your devices for remote access
-- **NordLynx Protocol**: WireGuard-based protocol for high-speed connections
-
-NordVPN provides both GUI applications (for desktop platforms) and CLI tools (for servers and headless systems).
-
-## Prerequisites
-
-Before installing NordVPN on any platform, ensure:
-
-1. **Internet connectivity** - Required to download packages and authenticate with NordVPN
-2. **Administrative privileges** - Required for system-wide installation and network configuration
-3. **A NordVPN subscription** - Active account required; sign up at https://nordvpn.com
-4. **curl or wget** - Required on Linux platforms for the installation script
-
-## Dependencies
-
-### macOS (Homebrew)
-- **Required:**
-  - `Homebrew` - Install via `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"`
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-### Ubuntu (APT/Snap)
-- **Required:**
-  - `curl` or `wget` - Install via `sudo apt-get install -y curl` (one is typically pre-installed)
-- **Optional:**
-  - `snapd` - For Snap installation method
-- **Auto-installed:**
-  - GPG signing key (added by install script)
-  - APT repository configuration (added by install script)
-  - `nordvpn` package dependencies (handled by APT)
-
-### Raspberry Pi OS (APT/Snap)
-- **Required:**
-  - `curl` or `wget` - Install via `sudo apt-get install -y curl`
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:**
-  - GPG signing key (added by install script)
-  - APT repository configuration (added by install script)
-  - `nordvpn` package dependencies (handled by APT)
-
-### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
-- **Required:**
-  - `curl` or `wget` - Install via `sudo dnf install -y curl` or `sudo yum install -y curl`
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:**
-  - Repository configuration (added by install script)
-  - `nordvpn` package dependencies (handled by DNF/YUM)
-  - systemd service configuration
-
-### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
-- **Required:**
-  - `Chocolatey` - Install via PowerShell: `Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))`
-- **Optional:**
-  - `winget` - Alternative package manager (pre-installed on Windows 11 and recent Windows 10)
-- **Auto-installed:**
-  - `.NET Framework 4.8` (dependency)
-  - `Visual C++ Redistributable` (dependency)
-
-### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
-- **Required:**
-  - NordVPN installed on Windows host (see Windows section)
-  - Git Bash inherits Windows PATH for the `nordvpn` command
-- **Optional:** None
-- **Auto-installed:** None
-
-## Platform-Specific Installation
-
-### macOS (Homebrew)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later
-- Homebrew package manager installed
-- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel processor
-
-If Homebrew is not installed, install it first:
-
-```bash
-/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
-```
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Run the following command to install NordVPN:
-
-```bash
-brew install --cask --quiet nordvpn
-```
-
-The `--cask` flag specifies this is a GUI application. The `--quiet` flag suppresses non-essential output for cleaner automation logs.
-
-After installation, launch NordVPN from your Applications folder or Spotlight to complete the setup.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the application is installed:
-
-```bash
-ls /Applications/NordVPN.app
-```
-
-Expected output:
-
-```
-/Applications/NordVPN.app
-```
-
-Check the installed version via Homebrew:
-
-```bash
-brew info --cask nordvpn | head -1
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `Error: Cask 'nordvpn' is not installed`
-
-**Solution**: The Homebrew cask path may not be configured. Update Homebrew and retry:
-
-```bash
-brew update
-brew install --cask --quiet nordvpn
-```
-
-**Problem**: Application requires macOS version newer than installed
-
-**Solution**: NordVPN requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. Upgrade your operating system or download an older version directly from NordVPN's website.
-
-**Problem**: "NordVPN can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
-
-**Solution**: This is a Gatekeeper warning. Allow the app in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, or run:
-
-```bash
-xattr -cr /Applications/NordVPN.app
-```
-
----
-
-### Ubuntu/Debian (APT)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Ubuntu 20.04 (Focal) or later, or Debian 11 (Bullseye) or later (64-bit)
-- sudo privileges
-- curl or wget installed
-
-If curl is not installed:
-
-```bash
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y curl
-```
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Step 1: Run the official installation script**
-
-NordVPN provides an automated installation script that detects your distribution and configures the repository. The `-n` flag enables non-interactive mode:
-
-```bash
-sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
-If curl is unavailable, use wget instead:
-
-```bash
-sh <(wget -qO - https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
-This script automatically:
-- Detects your Ubuntu/Debian version
-- Adds NordVPN's GPG signing key
-- Configures the APT repository
-- Installs the nordvpn package
-- Enables and starts the nordvpnd service
-
-**Step 2: Add your user to the nordvpn group**
-
-This grants permission to use the NordVPN CLI without sudo:
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-**Important**: You must log out and log back in (or reboot) for the group change to take effect.
-
-**Step 3: Log in to NordVPN**
-
-After logging back in, authenticate with your NordVPN account using a token:
-
-1. Log into your Nord Account at https://my.nordaccount.com
-2. Go to NordVPN > Advanced Settings > Access token
-3. Generate a new access token (choose non-expiring for servers)
-4. Copy the token and run:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-```
-
-**Step 4: Connect to VPN**
-
-```bash
-nordvpn connect
-```
-
-This connects to the fastest available server. The connection persists until you disconnect.
-
-#### Alternative: Snap Installation
-
-If you prefer Snap packages:
-
-```bash
-sudo snap install nordvpn
-```
-
-After installation, add your user to the nordvpn group and log in as described above.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn --version
-```
-
-Expected output (version numbers may vary):
-
-```
-NordVPN Version 3.19.2
-```
-
-Check connection status:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn status
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock`
-
-**Solution**: Your user is not in the nordvpn group or the session needs refresh:
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-Then log out and log back in, or reboot.
-
-**Problem**: `nordvpn: command not found` after installation
-
-**Solution**: Open a new terminal session. If still not found, the package may not have installed correctly. Reinstall:
-
-```bash
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y --reinstall nordvpn
-```
-
-**Problem**: Cannot connect - "You are not logged in"
-
-**Solution**: Generate an access token from your Nord Account and log in:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-```
-
-**Problem**: The installation script prompts for confirmation
-
-**Solution**: Ensure you are using the `-n` flag for non-interactive mode:
-
-```bash
-sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
----
-
-### Raspberry Pi OS (APT)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit or 64-bit) - Bullseye, Bookworm, or newer
-- Raspberry Pi 3, 4, 5, or Zero 2 W (ARM processor)
-- sudo privileges
-- curl or wget installed
-
-Verify your architecture:
-
-```bash
-uname -m
-```
-
-- `aarch64` = 64-bit (uses Debian arm64 packages)
-- `armv7l` = 32-bit (uses Raspbian-specific packages)
-
-If curl is not installed:
-
-```bash
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y curl
-```
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Step 1: Run the official installation script**
-
-```bash
-sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
-The script automatically detects Raspberry Pi OS and configures the appropriate repository for your architecture.
-
-**Note**: NordVPN officially supports Raspberry Pi OS but with limited ARM64 support. The CLI version works well on Raspberry Pi devices.
-
-**Step 2: Add your user to the nordvpn group**
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-Log out and log back in for the group change to take effect.
-
-**Step 3: Log in to NordVPN**
-
-Generate an access token from your Nord Account (https://my.nordaccount.com > NordVPN > Advanced Settings > Access token), then:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-```
-
-**Step 4: Connect to VPN**
-
-```bash
-nordvpn connect
-```
-
-#### Alternative: Manual OpenVPN Setup
-
-If the NordVPN native client does not work on your Raspberry Pi, use OpenVPN directly:
-
-```bash
-# Install OpenVPN
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y openvpn
-
-# Download NordVPN configuration files
-cd /etc/openvpn
-sudo wget -q https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip
-
-# Install unzip if needed
-sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y unzip
-
-# Extract configuration files
-sudo unzip -q ovpn.zip
-sudo rm ovpn.zip
-
-# Connect using a configuration file (get credentials from Nord Account > Manual setup)
-cd /etc/openvpn/ovpn_udp/
-sudo openvpn us2957.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn
-```
-
-**Note**: When prompted, enter your NordVPN service credentials (found in Nord Account > Manual setup > Service credentials). These are different from your account login.
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn --version
-```
-
-Check connection status:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn status
-```
-
-Verify your IP has changed:
-
-```bash
-curl -s https://api.ipify.org && echo
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: Installation fails with ARM architecture errors
-
-**Solution**: NordVPN has limited ARM64 support. Use the OpenVPN manual setup method described above instead.
-
-**Problem**: Very slow VPN performance on Raspberry Pi
-
-**Solution**: Enable the NordLynx protocol for better performance:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set technology nordlynx
-nordvpn connect
-```
-
-**Problem**: VPN disconnects after system sleep or reboot
-
-**Solution**: Enable auto-connect:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set autoconnect on
-```
-
----
-
-### Amazon Linux/RHEL (DNF/YUM)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Amazon Linux 2023, Amazon Linux 2, Fedora 32+, RHEL 8/9, or CentOS 8/9
-- sudo privileges
-- curl or wget installed
-
-**Note**: Amazon Linux 2023 and Fedora use DNF. Amazon Linux 2, RHEL 7, and CentOS 7 use YUM.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-**Step 1: Run the official installation script**
-
-```bash
-sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
-The script automatically detects your distribution and configures the appropriate repository.
-
-**Step 2: Add your user to the nordvpn group**
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-Log out and log back in for the group change to take effect.
-
-**Step 3: Log in to NordVPN**
-
-Generate an access token from your Nord Account, then:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-```
-
-**Step 4: Connect to VPN**
-
-```bash
-nordvpn connect
-```
-
-#### Alternative: Manual Repository Setup
-
-**For Amazon Linux 2023 / Fedora (DNF):**
-
-```bash
-# Add NordVPN repository
-sudo dnf config-manager --add-repo https://repo.nordvpn.com/yum/nordvpn/centos/x86_64/
-
-# Import GPG key
-sudo rpm --import https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc
-
-# Install NordVPN
-sudo dnf install -y nordvpn
-
-# Enable and start the service
-sudo systemctl enable --now nordvpnd
-
-# Add user to nordvpn group
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-**For Amazon Linux 2 (YUM):**
-
-```bash
-# Install yum-utils if not present
-sudo yum install -y yum-utils
-
-# Add NordVPN repository
-sudo yum-config-manager --add-repo https://repo.nordvpn.com/yum/nordvpn/centos/x86_64/
-
-# Import GPG key
-sudo rpm --import https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc
-
-# Install NordVPN
-sudo yum install -y nordvpn
-
-# Enable and start the service
-sudo systemctl enable --now nordvpnd
-
-# Add user to nordvpn group
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn --version
-```
-
-Check connection status:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn status
-```
-
-Verify the service is running:
-
-```bash
-sudo systemctl status nordvpnd
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: "No package nordvpn available"
-
-**Solution**: The repository was not added correctly. Verify and re-add:
-
-```bash
-ls /etc/yum.repos.d/ | grep -i nord
-```
-
-If missing, manually add the repository as shown above.
-
-**Problem**: GPG key verification fails
-
-**Solution**: Import the key manually:
-
-```bash
-sudo rpm --import https://repo.nordvpn.com/gpg/nordvpn_public.asc
-```
-
-**Problem**: SELinux blocking NordVPN
-
-**Solution**: Allow NordVPN through SELinux or set to permissive temporarily:
-
-```bash
-sudo setenforce 0
-```
-
-For a permanent fix, create an SELinux policy module.
-
----
-
-### Windows (Chocolatey)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 or later, or Windows Server 2016 or later (64-bit)
-- Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt
-- Chocolatey package manager installed
-
-If Chocolatey is not installed, install it first by running this command in an Administrator PowerShell:
-
-```powershell
-Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
-```
-
-**Important**: A system reboot is required after installing Chocolatey's dependencies (.NET Framework 4.8 and Visual C++ Redistributable) before NordVPN will install successfully.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-Run the following command in an Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt:
-
-```powershell
-choco install nordvpn -y
-```
-
-The `-y` flag automatically confirms all prompts, enabling fully non-interactive installation.
-
-After installation:
-1. Reboot if this is the first install (to complete dependency setup)
-2. Launch NordVPN from the Start Menu
-3. Log in with your NordVPN account
-
-#### Alternative: winget Installation
-
-If you prefer winget over Chocolatey:
-
-```powershell
-winget install --id NordVPN.NordVPN --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements
-```
-
-#### Command-Line Usage
-
-After logging in via the GUI, you can use NordVPN from the command line:
-
-```powershell
-# Navigate to NordVPN directory
-cd "C:\Program Files\NordVPN"
-
-# Connect to VPN
-nordvpn -c
-
-# Connect to a specific country
-nordvpn -c -g "United States"
-
-# Connect to a specific server
-nordvpn -c -n "United States #3710"
-
-# Disconnect
-nordvpn -d
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window after installation:
-
-```powershell
-cd "C:\Program Files\NordVPN"
-nordvpn -c
-```
-
-If the command connects successfully, the installation is complete.
-
-Check the system tray for the NordVPN icon to confirm the service is running.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: Installation fails with dependency errors
-
-**Solution**: Install dependencies first, reboot, then install NordVPN:
-
-```powershell
-choco install dotnetfx vcredist140 -y
-# Reboot the system
-choco install nordvpn -y
-```
-
-**Problem**: `nordvpn` command not found
-
-**Solution**: The NordVPN directory is not in PATH. Navigate to it directly:
-
-```powershell
-cd "C:\Program Files\NordVPN"
-.\nordvpn -c
-```
-
-Or add to PATH permanently via System Properties > Environment Variables.
-
-**Problem**: NordVPN service not running
-
-**Solution**: Start the service:
-
-```powershell
-Start-Service NordVPN
-```
-
-Or launch the NordVPN application from the Start Menu.
-
----
-
-### WSL (Ubuntu)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 version 2004 or later, or Windows 11
-- WSL 2 installed and configured (WSL 1 is not supported)
-- Ubuntu distribution installed in WSL
-
-Verify you are on WSL 2:
-
-```powershell
-wsl -l -v
-```
-
-The VERSION column should show `2` for your Ubuntu distribution.
-
-**Important Recommendation**: For most users, install NordVPN on the Windows host only (see Windows section). WSL 2 shares the Windows network stack, so the VPN protection applies to WSL traffic automatically. Running NordVPN in both Windows and WSL simultaneously causes conflicts.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-If you specifically need NordVPN running inside WSL (advanced use cases only), follow these steps.
-
-**Step 1: Install NordVPN in WSL**
-
-Open your WSL Ubuntu terminal:
-
-```bash
-sh <(curl -sSf https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh) -n
-```
-
-**Step 2: Add your user to the nordvpn group**
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-```
-
-Exit and restart WSL for group changes to take effect.
-
-**Step 3: Start the NordVPN daemon manually**
-
-WSL does not use systemd by default, so start the daemon manually:
-
-```bash
-sudo nordvpnd &
-sleep 3
-```
-
-**Step 4: Log in and connect**
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-nordvpn connect
-```
-
-#### Starting NordVPN Automatically in WSL
-
-Add this to your `~/.bashrc` to start NordVPN when you open a WSL terminal:
-
-```bash
-# Start nordvpnd if not already running
-if ! pgrep -x nordvpnd > /dev/null; then
-    sudo nordvpnd > /dev/null 2>&1 &
-    sleep 2
-fi
-```
-
-Configure passwordless sudo for nordvpnd (to avoid password prompts):
-
-```bash
-echo "$USER ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: /usr/sbin/nordvpnd" | sudo tee /etc/sudoers.d/nordvpnd
-sudo chmod 0440 /etc/sudoers.d/nordvpnd
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-Confirm the installation succeeded:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn --version
-```
-
-Check connection status:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn status
-```
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: "Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock"
-
-**Solution**: The daemon is not running. Start it:
-
-```bash
-sudo nordvpnd &
-sleep 3
-```
-
-**Problem**: DNS resolution broken after connecting
-
-**Solution**: Disable Tailscale-style DNS management:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set dns off
-```
-
-Or manually restore `/etc/resolv.conf`:
-
-```bash
-sudo rm /etc/resolv.conf
-echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" | sudo tee /etc/resolv.conf
-```
-
-**Problem**: VPN only works for WSL, not Windows
-
-**Solution**: This is expected when running NordVPN in WSL only. For full system protection, install NordVPN on the Windows host instead.
-
----
-
-### Git Bash (Windows Installation)
-
-#### Prerequisites
-
-- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
-- Git Bash installed (comes with Git for Windows)
-- NordVPN installed on Windows (see Windows section)
-
-**Note**: Git Bash on Windows does not require a separate NordVPN installation. Git Bash inherits the Windows PATH, so once NordVPN is installed on Windows, you can use it from Git Bash.
-
-#### Installation Steps
-
-1. Install NordVPN on Windows using Chocolatey (see Windows section):
-
-```bash
-# Run from Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt
-choco install nordvpn -y
-```
-
-2. Launch NordVPN from the Windows Start Menu and log in
-
-3. Open Git Bash - the NordVPN CLI will be accessible by navigating to its directory
-
-#### Using NordVPN from Git Bash
-
-```bash
-# Navigate to NordVPN installation directory
-cd "/c/Program Files/NordVPN"
-
-# Check connection status (informal test)
-./nordvpn -c
-
-# Connect to VPN
-./nordvpn -c -g "United States"
-
-# Disconnect
-./nordvpn -d
-```
-
-#### Verification
-
-In Git Bash, confirm NordVPN is accessible:
-
-```bash
-cd "/c/Program Files/NordVPN"
-./nordvpn -c
-```
-
-If the command initiates a connection, the setup is complete.
-
-#### Troubleshooting
-
-**Problem**: `nordvpn: command not found` in Git Bash
-
-**Solution**: Navigate to the installation directory:
-
-```bash
-cd "/c/Program Files/NordVPN"
-./nordvpn -c
-```
-
-Or add NordVPN to your PATH in `~/.bashrc`:
-
-```bash
-echo 'export PATH="$PATH:/c/Program Files/NordVPN"' >> ~/.bashrc
-source ~/.bashrc
-```
-
-**Problem**: Commands hang or timeout
-
-**Solution**: Ensure the NordVPN Windows service is running. Check the system tray for the NordVPN icon. If not present, launch NordVPN from the Start Menu.
-
-**Problem**: Interactive prompts fail in Git Bash's mintty terminal
-
-**Solution**: Use winpty for interactive commands:
-
-```bash
-winpty "/c/Program Files/NordVPN/nordvpn" -c
-```
-
----
-
-## Post-Installation Configuration
-
-After installing NordVPN on any platform, consider these common configurations.
-
-### Enabling Auto-Connect
-
-Configure NordVPN to connect automatically on system startup:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set autoconnect on
-```
-
-To auto-connect to a specific country:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set autoconnect on us
-```
-
-### Enabling Kill Switch
-
-The Kill Switch blocks all internet traffic if the VPN connection drops:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set killswitch on
-```
-
-### Changing Protocol
-
-Switch between OpenVPN and NordLynx (WireGuard-based) protocols:
-
-```bash
-# Use NordLynx for better performance
-nordvpn set technology nordlynx
-
-# Use OpenVPN for compatibility
-nordvpn set technology openvpn
-```
-
-### Enabling Threat Protection Lite
-
-Block ads, trackers, and malicious websites:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on
-```
-
-### Token-Based Login for Automation
-
-For headless servers and automated scripts, use access tokens instead of interactive login:
-
-1. Generate a token at https://my.nordaccount.com (NordVPN > Advanced Settings > Access token)
-2. Choose "Non-expiring token" for servers (enable MFA for security)
-3. Login with the token:
-
-```bash
-nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE
-```
-
-To preserve the token when logging out (for reuse):
-
-```bash
-nordvpn logout --persist-token
-```
-
-### Useful CLI Commands
-
-```bash
-# Connect to the fastest server
-nordvpn connect
-
-# Connect to a specific country
-nordvpn connect us
-
-# Connect to a specific city
-nordvpn connect us new_york
-
-# Connect to a P2P-optimized server
-nordvpn connect p2p
-
-# Disconnect
-nordvpn disconnect
-
-# Check current status
-nordvpn status
-
-# View current settings
-nordvpn settings
-
-# List available countries
-nordvpn countries
-
-# List cities in a country
-nordvpn cities us
-```
-
----
-
-## Common Issues
-
-### Issue: Permission Denied on Linux
-
-**Symptoms**: `Whoops! Permission denied accessing /run/nordvpn/nordvpnd.sock`
-
-**Solution**: Add your user to the nordvpn group and restart your session:
-
-```bash
-sudo usermod -aG nordvpn $USER
-# Log out and log back in, or reboot
-```
-
-### Issue: Login Fails or Loops
-
-**Symptoms**: `nordvpn login` opens browser but authentication fails
-
-**Solution**: Use token-based login instead of browser-based login:
-
-1. Generate an access token at https://my.nordaccount.com
-2. Run: `nordvpn login --token YOUR_TOKEN_HERE`
-
-### Issue: Cannot Connect to Servers
-
-**Symptoms**: Connection attempts timeout or fail
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-- Verify your subscription is active at https://my.nordaccount.com
-- Try a different server: `nordvpn connect us`
-- Switch protocols: `nordvpn set technology openvpn`
-- Check if firewall is blocking NordVPN
-
-### Issue: DNS Leaks
-
-**Symptoms**: Websites can detect your real location despite VPN
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-- Enable Threat Protection Lite: `nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on`
-- On Windows with OpenVPN, add `block-outside-dns` to config files
-- Verify with a DNS leak test at https://nordvpn.com/dns-leak-test/
-
-### Issue: Slow Connection Speeds
-
-**Symptoms**: VPN significantly reduces internet speed
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-- Switch to NordLynx protocol: `nordvpn set technology nordlynx`
-- Connect to a closer server
-- Check for network congestion
-
-### Issue: Service Not Running on Linux
-
-**Symptoms**: Commands fail with daemon connection errors
-
-**Solutions**:
-
-```bash
-# Check service status
-sudo systemctl status nordvpnd
-
-# Start the service
-sudo systemctl start nordvpnd
-
-# Enable on boot
-sudo systemctl enable nordvpnd
-```
-
-### Issue: Conflicting VPN Software
-
-**Symptoms**: NordVPN fails to connect when other VPN software is installed
-
-**Solution**: Disable or uninstall other VPN clients before using NordVPN. NordVPN should not run simultaneously with other VPN software.
-
----
-
-## References
-
-- [NordVPN Official Website](https://nordvpn.com)
-- [NordVPN Download Page](https://nordvpn.com/download/)
-- [Installing NordVPN on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20196094470929-Installing-NordVPN-on-Linux-distributions)
-- [NordVPN Linux Client (GitHub)](https://github.com/NordSecurity/nordvpn-linux)
-- [How to Login Without GUI on Linux](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20226600447633-How-to-log-in-to-NordVPN-on-Linux-devices-without-a-GUI)
-- [NordVPN Windows CLI Usage](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19919384880145-Connect-to-NordVPN-Windows-with-Command-Prompt)
-- [NordVPN Configuration Files](https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-config-files/)
-- [NordVPN Raspberry Pi Setup](https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/20455204080913-How-to-configure-a-Raspberry-Pi)
-- [NordVPN Homebrew Cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/nordvpn)
-- [NordVPN Chocolatey Package](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/nordvpn)
-- [NordVPN Snap Package](https://snapcraft.io/nordvpn)
-- [NordVPN winget Package](https://winget.run/pkg/NordVPN/NordVPN)