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If you’re one of the many people using an Amazon FireStick around the world, you’ve probably thought about the security of your browsing data. If you haven’t already, you should.
While you may enjoy FireStick’s simple downloading, browsing, and streaming experience, keep in mind that your internet service provider (ISP) can see your data unless you use a virtual private network (VPN) like Nord VPN on FireStick.
That’s right—regardless of what you’re doing, your ISP has the authority to report such information to local authorities or even block websites and apps. Because of this risk, you should think about using a VPN.
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Features of NordVPN on FireStick?
NordVPN adds a slew of new features to your FireStick. Here are some useful features.
Worldwide Servers
NordVPN has over 5,310 servers in 60 countries to which your FireStick can’t connect. This means you can bypass any geo-restrictions and improve your streaming experience.
No-Logs Policy
Some VPNs log and sell your browsing history, which defeats the purpose of using a VPN in the first place. NordVPN for FireStick does not do this, instead enforcing a strict no-logs policy to ensure the security of your data.
Ad Blocker
NordVPN includes an ad blocker for your FireStick called CyberSec. When you enable NordVPN for FireStick, malware, ads, and other threats will be blocked while you browse.
Official Sports Servers
NordVPN collaborates with official sports channels to bring you the best sports content.
Great Support
NordVPN offers fantastic VPN support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the official website and the NordVPN app home screen.
How to Subscribe to NordVPN
Before you download the app, you should create a NordVPN account. These guidelines will show you how.
Step 1: Navigate to the NordVPN website. On the top right, click Get NordVPN.
Step 2: Select a payment plan. NordVPN provides two-year, one-year, and one-month plans.
Select the NordPass Premium (a secure password saver) and NordLocker Premium plans if you want (encrypted cloud storage). Or simply ignore them.
Continue to pay by clicking the Continue to Payment button.
Step 3: To create your NordVPN account, enter your email address.
Then, select and complete your preferred payment method. NordVPN accepts credit and debit cards, as well as Google Pay, Amazon Pay, ACH Transfer, UnionPay, and cryptocurrency.
Before proceeding, double-check your Order summary to ensure it is what you expect.
4. Finally, click the blue Continue button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the NordVPN account setup.
How to Install NordVPN on FireStick
Now that you already have an account you can download the VPN on your Firestick. And there are mainly two methods of downloading this VPN on your Firestick.
Firstly, you can easily download the VPN on your Firestick by downloading it from the Amazon App Store. But some developers feel lazy to develop apps for the Amazon App Store.
So that’s the second method. You can download Nord VPN on your Firestick by downloading it from Downloader. Most users use this method to download any third-party app on their Firestick.
We are going to guide you on this effective method.
First, you have to download that third-party app called Downloader.
Step 1: Browse to the Settings section of your Fire TV Stick.
Step 2: Choose My Fire TV/Device. It will vary depending on your device.
Step 3: Once clicked, navigate to Developer Options.
If you can’t find the developer option, Click Here.
Step 4: Select “Apps from Unknown Sources” and select ON.
Now that you can install apps from untrusted sources, it’s time to get the Surf Shark VPN .apk file. Follow these steps:
Install Downloader:
Step 1: Return to your search bar and type in “Downloader.”
Step 2: Select the application and press “Get” to begin the download.
3: After installation, launch the application.
Install NordVPN
Step 1: Select the URL input box after launching Downloader.
Step 2: Now, exactly as shown, enter https://bit.ly/3qmlHN4 and click the Go button. (This link contains no capital “i.”)
Please keep in mind that FST does not own or host the APK file. We simply shortened the URL to apkpure.com, which hosts the NordVPN APK file.
Step 3: Allow time for the page to load. After that, click the green Download APK button.
4: If an ad appears, click the X button to close it.
Step 5: Wait for the APK file to be downloaded by the app.
Step 6: When the download is finished, your FireStick will prompt you to install the app. Click the INSTALL button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the VPN.
Step 7: When you are prompted to do something with the APK file, click the Delete button. We’ve already installed NordVPN using the APK, so it’s just taking up space.
Step 8: To confirm your action, click the Delete button once more.
How to Use NordVPN on FireStick
Now that you have your Nord VPN installed, let’s learn how to use it.
1. Long-press the home button on your remote to bring up this menu on your home screen. After that, select Apps.
2. Select NordVPN.
3. On the home screen, click Log In.
4. To log in, you’ll have two options: using the code/QR code or manually. To log in to your account, follow the instructions for your preferred method.
5. You can now choose a server from the list of countries on the homepage.
6. You can also select a specialty server, such as P2P or Onion Over VPN, which I’ll explain later.
7. When you select a server, the FireStick will ask if you want to allow this connection request. Select OK.
8. After connecting, the NordVPN app will display your VPN connection in the upper right corner.
9. If you want to disconnect, simply click on the server again.
10. Now, scroll down and look at the Settings tab. My Subscription, Settings, Trusted Apps, and Activity Log is all available here.
11. Select Settings to access the NordVPN app’s advanced settings.
12. Feel free to experiment with and fine-tune the advanced settings to your liking.
NordVPN Server Options
Let’s take a look at some of NordVPN’s specialty server options.
P2P
P2P is an abbreviation for peer-to-peer. It’s typically used for one-to-one file sharing between users. You don’t need to enable P2P if you’re just browsing or watching a streaming service.
Onion Over VPN
Onion Over VPN is exactly what it sounds like if you’re familiar with The Onion Router (Tor). This option routes your data through the VPN server and Tor before reaching its destination, doubling the encryption of your data.
Obfuscated
If you want to get more involved with VPN connections, you can buy a dedicated IP address. This means that you will not share an IP address with other users.
Instead, NordVPN will assign you a unique IP address for browsing. This comes at an additional cost, so if you want to use it, you must add it to your plan on the NordVPN website.
FAQ
Is it possible to get NordVPN for free?
Technically, you can install the NordVPN app on your FireStick for free. NordVPN’s service, on the other hand, is not free. When you sign up as a new user, you will receive a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Will NordVPN make my FireStick faster?
Installing NordVPN on your FireStick will not speed up your internet connection. In fact, installing any VPN will reduce your speeds slightly. This is due to the fact that your connection is being routed through a different server.
However, you will have privacy from your internet service provider, which prevents the company from discovering that you are streaming videos and throttling you.
To help mitigate speed loss, stream videos, and other bandwidth-intensive activities on the nearest server possible.
Conclusion
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing and using NordVPN on FireStick. You can now take your FireStick anywhere and enjoy secure browsing and streaming content from around the world without having to worry about your privacy. If you want to improve your experience, take advantage of the app’s specialty servers.
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