How do I set up NordVPN on a NAS and a Raspberry Pi?
NordVPN NAS and Raspberry Pi setup — NAS, Raspberry Pi, laptop. Here is the exact route for each one, taken from the official setup pages.
Your device checklist
Each device gets its own route. Nothing left to figure out.
| Device | How it connects | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| NAS | official terminal command | 2 |
| Raspberry Pi | official terminal command | 2 |
| laptop | Official app | 1 |
Add them in any order — the account stays the same.
Three steps and you're live
Do them once; the apps keep it on from there.
Run the official install command and sign in once
Run the official install command and sign in once.
Open the official sign-up pageSign in with your account; on a TV, scan the QR code instead of typing
Sign in with your account; on a TV, scan the QR code instead of typing.
Open the official sign-up pageOpen any device and you'll see it connected
Open any device and you'll see it connected. Done.
Open the official sign-up pageOn a US home network the NAS and the Pi sit in the same cupboard; the official command installs the client on both and one sign-in puts them beside the laptop.
What's on this page
- A device-by-device route, not a general guide
- The exact menu path for each one
- Official source links next to every step
- A dated check so you know it's current
- A dated source link beside each step
- A related checklist for the next device you add
Quick answers
Do I need one account per device?
No — one account covers up to 10 devices at once. Your 3 devices here all sit on that same one.
How long does the first setup take?
Three steps: install, sign in, pick a location. The checklist above already gives each device its own route.
Which one should I set up first?
Start with NAS. Once it's live, the rest follow the same three steps.
Can they all stay connected at the same time?
Yes. Up to 10 at once, and your 3 devices fit comfortably inside that.
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