NordVPN in Termux: Installation & Usage

Introduction

Using a VPN in Termux is essential for security-minded users who want to mask their IP address and encrypt their network traffic. NordVPN can be successfully integrated into Termux by utilizing OpenVPN within a virtualized Ubuntu environment (proot-distro). This method does not require root access, making it accessible for all users.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation, ensure you have the following:

• NordVPN Service Credentials: Note that these are different from your login email/password. You can find these in your NordVPN account dashboard under Services > NordVPN > Manual Setup.
• Termux: Use the latest version from F-Droid to ensure compatibility.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to set up the Ubuntu environment and install the necessary VPN tools.

1. Update Termux Packages

pkg update && pkg upgrade -y

2. Install Ubuntu via proot-distro

pkg install proot-distro -y && proot-distro install ubuntu

3. Login to the Ubuntu Environment

proot-distro login ubuntu

4. Update Ubuntu Packages

apt update && apt upgrade -y

5. Install Required Tools

apt install openvpn wget unzip -y

6. Download and Extract NordVPN Configs

wget https://downloads.nordcdn.com/configs/archives/servers/ovpn.zip
unzip ovpn.zip

Usage Guide

Once installed, follow these commands to connect to a VPN server.

1. Navigate to Config Folder

Go to the UDP or TCP configuration folder:

cd ovpn_udp

2. Choose a Server

List the available servers to find one you want to use:

ls

3. Connect to the VPN

Use OpenVPN with your chosen configuration file:

openvpn [server_filename].ovpn

Example: openvpn us9980.nordvpn.com.udp.ovpn

4. Authentication

When prompted, enter your NordVPN Service Username and Service Password.

5. Disconnect

To terminate the VPN session, simply press:

CTRL + C