How to Change Your IP Address on NordVPN

If you need to change your IP address on NordVPN, there are a few ways to go about it. This article will discuss the simplest method of doing so and how to avoid some of the more confusing aspects of working with the service.

Use the Private Terminal

One of the best features of NordVPN is the Private Terminal. This is a tool that makes configuring your connection a breeze. All you need to do is open a command line and follow a few steps. First, you will want to log in with your username and password. Next, you will want to run the command sudo nvprata to access the Private Terminal. Finally, you can change your IP address by using the set command and supplying the new address. In the example below, we will set our IP address to 192.168.0.2 and our network adapter to en1.

Here is an example of changing your IP address using the Private Terminal:

bash>private_terminal_auth 

privileged EXEC bash 4.2.0]: Connection accepted

bash>sudo nvprata 192.168.0.2 en1

privileged EXEC bash 4.2.0]: Configuring IPv4.

bash>interface en1 IPv4 address 192.168.0.2

You can also test your connection by using the ping command. Here is an example of pinging Google.com:

bash>ping google.com

PING google.com (74.125.228.191): 56 data bytes

64 bytes from 74.125.228.191: icmp_seq=0 ttl=55 time=0.075 ms

You can use the Private Terminal to change the IPv6 address as well. While it is not necessary to do so, it is highly recommended as changing your IPv6 address will break any connections that are relying on it. To change your IPv6 address, use the command sudo nvprata. In the example below, we will use the IPv6 address 2607:f0a4:050a:ba21::2.

privileged EXEC bash 4.2.0]: Configuring IPv6.

bash>interface en1 IPv6 address 2607:f0a4:050a:ba21::2

If you have multiple interfaces on your computer, you can use the interface number to refer to the specific interface. In the example below, we will use the interface name en1.

bash>sudo nvprata en1

privileged EXEC bash 4.2.0]: Configuring IPv4.

bash>interface en1 IPv4 address 192.168.0.2

Now that your IP address is set, you can test your connection by using the ping command. Here is an example of pinging Google.com:

bash>ping google.com

PING google.com (74.125.228.191): 56 data bytes

64 bytes from 74.125.228.191: icmp_seq=0 ttl=55 time=0.068 ms

If all is well, you will see a green checkmark in the upper left corner of the ping result. If there is an error, you will see a red X.

Use the Client Application

While the Private Terminal provides a much easier way to change your IP address, not all clients are created equal. Some are actually pretty difficult to use simply because of their unintuitive interfaces. Another downside to using the Private Terminal is that it requires you to have an active internet connection. If you are changing your IP address as part of a temporary internet connection then you will want to use the client application. Here is a basic tutorial on how to use the client application to change your IP address:

First, open the client application on your computer. Next, click the Settings button at the top left corner of the window. A menu will pop up containing all the available options for configuring your connection. You can also access these settings from the online dashboard by clicking on the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.

In the settings menu, you will want to change the IP address to the one you want to use. If you are changing your IPv4 address, it will be at the top of the list. If you are changing your IPv6 address, it will be near the bottom (if available).

Once you have changed the IP address to the one you want to use, you can close the client and click the Start button to begin using the new IP address.

In addition to changing your IP address, you can also use the client application to do the following:

• Change your password
• Add or remove extra server locations
• Add or remove DNS servers
• Speed up or slow down your connection
• Detect and protect against network attacks
• Change your location for all cloud-based servers
• Change your email address for all cloud-based servers
• Enable or disable logging
• Control whether or not to notify you of a network attack
• Control the amount of data you want to log
• Turn on or off DNS spoofing

Be Careful When Using Free VPN Services

There is plenty of free VPN software and services available to anyone, but that does not mean they are all created equal. Some are actually quite dangerous and can cause you more harm than good. When selecting a free VPN solution, it is important to look for reviews, watch videos, and ask questions about the product. With that in mind, here are a few key things you should keep in mind when using free VPN software and services:

• Make sure you are not being fooled by looking at the certificate for the server you are connecting to. If it is not trusted, then it probably is a fake server
• Be careful about what resources the server you connect to uses. Some free VPN solutions serve ads, host malware, or track your activity online. If you do not want that, then you should probably look for a different solution
• Avoid using free VPN software and services if you live in India or Pakistan. Those are the only two countries where many free VPN software and services are actually harmful. If you want to change your IP address, then you should look for a different solution

If you are still having problems changing your IP address with NordVPN regardless of whether you are using the Private Terminal or the client application, then you should probably contact their technical support. They are available 24/7 via email or live chat at https://support.nordvpn.com. If continuing to have trouble, then it might be a good idea to try and upgrade your account to a paid plan or to use a VPN service that is better suited toward changing your IP address.