Avoiding local internet restrictions on Android

3.1. In the iOS 12.2 version and above, after you download the certificate, you might see a pop-up saying: “Profile downloaded. Review the profile in Settings app if you want to install it.“

Avoiding local internet restrictions on iOS

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure a manual connection on an iOS device (iPhone/iPad) using the IKEv2 protocol.

Download the NordVPN IKEv2 certificate to your device. To do that, open this link in Safari: https://downloads.nordcdn.com/certificates/root.der
The installation screen will appear. Tap Install in each of the steps:

Once the certificate is installed, tap Done to complete the installation.

3.1. In the iOS 12.2 version and above, after you download the certificate, you might see a pop-up saying: “Profile downloaded. Review the profile in Settings app if you want to install it.“

3.2. Go to your iOS Settings > Profile Downloaded > NordVPN Root CA > Install > Trust.

If you cannot see the Profile Downloaded option, go to Settings > General > Profiles. You should find the downloaded profile there.

Open Settings >General >VPN.

Tap Add VPN Configuration. .

Complete the fields as follows:

Type: IKEv2
Description: Any preferred name for the VPN connection
Server: server IP from the list below
Remote ID: server hostname from the list below
Local ID: Leave empty
User Authentication: Username
Username: Your NordVPN service credentials
Password: Your NordVPN service password
Proxy: Off

Click NordVPN.

Scroll down and click Set up NordVPN manually.

You will receive a verification code in your email that you use for NordVPN services. Type the code in:

Copy the credentials using the Copy button below.

IP and hostname list:

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