Editorial summary: software features, plans, and system requirements change often. Use these overviews to compare the basics, then confirm current details on the publisher’s official website.
NordVPN
VPN
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NordVPN / VPN
NordVPN
Encrypted VPN with a large server network and a published no-logs policy.
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Browser
- Billing model
- Subscription
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Overview
NordVPN encrypts your device's internet traffic and routes it through a server network spanning many countries, masking your IP address from sites you visit and protecting traffic on untrusted networks such as public Wi-Fi.
NordVPN is a privacy/network-security tool, not malware protection — it does not scan files. Customers who want both typically pair it with a separate antivirus product.
Key features
- Encrypted VPN tunnel across a large server network
- Published no-logs policy (see manufacturer's own policy page for current wording)
- Simultaneous connections across multiple devices per plan
- Kill switch to block traffic if the VPN connection drops
System requirements
- Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and major browsers (check publisher site for current app availability)
- Active internet connection required
Check the publisher’s website for the current minimum requirements.
Choosing vpn
A VPN (virtual private network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server operated by the VPN provider, which hides your IP address from the sites you visit and protects your traffic on untrusted networks such as public Wi-Fi. It is a privacy and network-security tool, not a replacement for antivirus — it does not scan files for malware.
- Check the server network and simultaneous-connection limit against how you'll actually use it (streaming, travel, multiple household devices).
- Confirm the provider's published no-logs policy and jurisdiction if privacy is your main reason for buying — check the provider's own website for its current policy.
- VPNs and antivirus solve different problems — many people run both; see our guide on what a VPN does and doesn't protect against.
Frequently asked questions
Does a VPN protect me from viruses?
No. A VPN encrypts and reroutes your network traffic and hides your IP address — it does not scan files or block malware. For malware protection you need antivirus or an internet security suite in addition to a VPN.
Can I use one VPN license on multiple devices?
That depends on the specific plan's simultaneous-connection limit, which the provider states on its website. Check the device/connection count before purchasing for a household with several devices.