What Is NordVPN?
NordVPN is a subscription VPN with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus proxy extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and one subscription covers up to 10 devices. Connections run over NordLynx, NordWhisper, OpenVPN or IKEv2/IPsec, with an automatic kill switch, DNS leak protection, Double VPN, Onion Over VPN and obfuscated servers. Scam and phishing protection blocks malicious URLs, ads and trackers on most platforms. Its Pro tier, Scam, phishing, and malware protection, adds download scanning, quarantine and app vulnerability checks on Windows and macOS, and works without the VPN switched on. Dark Web Monitor watches email addresses for leaked data, Meshnet links your own devices into a private network, and a dedicated IP add-on gives one account a static address that no other user shares. For marketers and remote staff, it covers private browsing on public Wi-Fi and viewing sites through servers in other countries.
Best for: Freelancers and small remote teams who want a privacy VPN with built-in scam blocking and the option of a static IP that isn't shared with other users.
NordVPN separates its encrypted connection from its Scam and phishing protection (formerly Threat Protection), which blocks malicious destinations and certain tracking or advertising requests. Split tunneling determines which supported applications use the VPN instead of creating separate anonymous browser profiles. Some protective features vary across operating systems and subscription editions, so deployment should be checked against the devices actually used.
