Can’t Connect to Internet with NordVPN?Get an Unbreakable VPN Connection by Combining Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL with Speedify
NordVPN connected but no internet usually means a busy NordVPN server, a transport protocol your network blocks, or security software on your computer stopping traffic on the one internet connection NordVPN is using. Speedify is an app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and satellite internet connections into one faster, more reliable connection, and encrypts your traffic like a VPN.
Speedify’s gains need two or more internet connections, such as Wi-Fi plus your phone’s 4G/5G cellular; on a single connection, Speedify works as an encrypted VPN and can be a little slower. Read on for the reasons NordVPN can cut your internet off, the fixes, and how to set up Speedify.
Why NordVPN Is Connected but There Is No Internet
NordVPN lists its most common connectivity issues on its website. A recurring one: NordVPN shows as connected, but some websites will not load.
That problem has several common causes:
- VPN server issues: some servers may be overloaded or down
- The transport protocol the VPN uses, usually TCP or UDP, which some networks block
- Problems with NordVPN’s Threat Protection feature (called CyberSec in older versions)
- Other antivirus / security solutions blocking access through NordVPN
How to Fix NordVPN Connection Issues
If you suspect NordVPN is causing connection issues, first make sure the problem is not your internet connection itself.
To test this, you need to make sure NordVPN is turned off. Then you should see if you still get connectivity problems. If your connection still doesn’t work with NordVPN turned off, you may need to contact your ISP to resolve the issue.
If your ISP is not the issue and your connectivity works fine with NordVPN turned off, there are several different things you can try to fix the NordVPN connection issues:
- Change the server you are connected to
- Log out of your NordVPN account and then log back in
- Uninstall the app and reinstall it, then try again
- Select a different connection protocol within the app
If the internet stops working only after you disconnect NordVPN, check NordVPN’s kill switch: it is built to block traffic while the VPN is off. Reconnect, or turn the kill switch off in NordVPN’s settings, and restart the device if the connection still does not come back.
If none of these solve the NordVPN connection issues, you should explore other options. If NordVPN will not connect at all, see why NordVPN will not connect.
Try a Different VPN to Deal with NordVPN Causing Connection Issues
If NordVPN still leaves you with unreliable internet, try another VPN. Most VPN services run over one internet connection. Speedify is a VPN that combines internet connections, so with two or more of them it adds speed instead of only taking it away.
Get Both Security and Speed for Your Connection from Speedify
Speedify delivers security and speed by managing the way your device connects to the Internet: your phone or computer can use more than one Internet connection at a time.
Speedify constantly monitors the quality of your connections. If one connection becomes unreliable, it automatically reroutes your data so your Internet use is not interrupted.
Your traffic is encrypted with AES-256-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305, which protects you from snooping internet providers and public Wi-Fi hackers. As with any VPN, the trip to the Speedify server can add a little latency.
Switch from NordVPN to Speedify in Five Steps
- Download Speedify on the computer or phone you use (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android or Linux).
- Open Speedify and create a free account (the free tier includes 5 GB per month; Linux needs a paid plan), or sign in.
- Turn NordVPN off first: a phone runs only one VPN at a time, and two VPN apps on a computer can get in each other’s way. On a phone, tap Allow when it asks to add a VPN configuration.
- Add a second internet connection: on a phone, keep 4G/5G cellular turned on while you use Wi-Fi; on a computer, use Wi-Fi or Ethernet plus a tethered phone or a USB 4G/5G adapter.
- Speedify connects to a Speedify server automatically and uses both internet connections at once. If one drops, your traffic moves to the other and the VPN stays connected.
Get started with Speedify now for free: a free account includes 5 GB per month on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Speedify keeps no record of the sites you visit; it does record connection details such as your IP address and the data you use.
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