Configure NordVPN to connect automatically on the network types you choose, then test that behaviour after reconnecting or restarting. Auto-connect settings vary by operating system and do not replace checking that the app is actually connected.
01 Configure your device
- Install the current supported NordVPN app, sign into the activated account and confirm a manual connection works. Resolve sign-in or network problems before automating the connection.
- On Windows, open Settings > Connection and security > Auto-connect. Select the appropriate network types and the recommended or custom destination offered by the app.
- On macOS, open Settings > Auto-connect. On Android or iOS, open the profile area, then Settings > Auto-connect. Select the available network scope for that platform.
- For the native Linux command-line app, use
nordvpn set autoconnect onand inspect the current configuration withnordvpn settings. - Review any trusted-network exceptions deliberately. An exception can prevent automatic connection on that network even when the general setting is enabled.
- Reconnect to a test network and verify the app's connection state. Repeat after a normal device restart if automatic startup is part of the intended workflow.
Common questions
Why does it connect on Wi-Fi but not mobile data?
Check the selected network types and the operating system's permissions or restrictions. Some platforms offer different choices.
Why will a hotel login page not open?
A captive portal may need to be completed before the VPN connects. Follow Nord's portal procedure, then reconnect and restore the intended protection settings before normal work.
Can I configure this on every NordVPN platform?
No. Nord's current guide excludes auto-connect configuration in the tvOS app. Use the documented controls for the actual installed product rather than assuming desktop options exist everywhere.