Unbreakable VPN Connection when NordVPN Is Not Working by Combining Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL with Speedify
NordVPN won’t connect or gets stuck on connecting for three common reasons: a crowded server, a problem with the app or a network driver on your device, or one weak internet connection with nothing to fall back on. Before you uninstall NordVPN, try the fixes below. Speedify works differently: it is a VPN app that carries your protected traffic over Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, wired Ethernet, Starlink and other internet connections together, so a slow one gets covered by the others instead of leaving you stuck on the connecting screen. ExpressVPN users hit the same wall; here is what to do when ExpressVPN is stuck on connecting.
This guide walks through the NordVPN checks that sometimes help, then shows what using Speedify changes: uploads and downloads that keep moving, and traffic that stays private. For a side-by-side look at the two apps, read how NordVPN and Speedify compare. Speedify’s speed and failover 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.
Why NordVPN Gets Stuck on Connecting
Several things can stop a VPN from connecting, so the exact reason NordVPN hangs on your device can be hard to pin down. A crowded server slows down, and an overloaded one can leave the app waiting for minutes before it connects.
The cause can also have nothing to do with the servers: a network driver problem on your device can stop NordVPN from connecting. Either way, go through the troubleshooting steps in the next section. If it does connect but nothing loads, see NordVPN connected but no internet.
If NordVPN connects but runs slowly, see this article on fixing a slow NordVPN connection.
How to Fix NordVPN Stuck on Connecting
- Try connecting to a couple of different servers.
- Log out of your account in the app and log back in.
- Uninstall the app, reboot your device, and install the app again.
- On a computer, turn off antivirus or firewall software for a moment to see whether it is blocking NordVPN, then turn it back on.
- Try using a different connection method/protocol for your device.
You can also test if connecting a different device on the same network works. This will help you narrow down if the issue is network or device related. If you’re unable to connect your Android phone, try your PC. In case both are unable to connect, the problem could be with your network. Is your PC able to connect? Then there’s something wrong with NordVPN on your phone.
If NordVPN says it will not connect on the current network, or it fails on every server, the network itself is probably blocking VPN connections. School, workplace and hotel networks often do, and networks in some countries, such as China, block most VPNs; check the network’s rules and the local law. On Linux, a message about connecting to the daemon means NordVPN’s background service (nordvpnd) is not running; restart that service or the device.
If none of these steps help, try a different kind of VPN app: Speedify adds faster downloads and uploads to the usual VPN features when you have two or more internet connections.
How Speedify Connects over Two Internet Connections at Once
Speedify manages the way your device connects to the internet. Speedify lets your phone or computer use more than one Internet connection at a time, checks the quality of each one, and moves your traffic to the others when one becomes unreliable, keeping the same public IP address. As with any VPN, the trip through a Speedify server can add a little latency.
You can try Speedify for free on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, using the four steps below.
How to Set Up Speedify When NordVPN Won’t Connect
- Download Speedify on the phone or computer where NordVPN won’t connect (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux).
- Turn NordVPN off so the two VPN apps do not compete, then open Speedify and create a free account (the free tier includes 5 GB per month; Linux needs a paid plan), or sign in.
- On a phone, tap Allow when your phone asks to add a VPN configuration.
- Keep two internet connections on: Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular on a phone, or Wi-Fi plus Ethernet or a USB-tethered phone on a computer. Speedify connects to a Speedify server on its own and uses both connections at once; if one drops, your traffic moves to the other.
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