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# Install NordVPN on Linux

Author: [CompLeadly Team](https://compleadly.com/blog/author/compleadly-team)Last updated on September 15, 20261 min read

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Run the following steps one after another in the terminal to install NordVPN on Linux.

1. Open the terminal.
2. Download the NordVPN installation script:  
`wget -qO /tmp/nordvpn-install.sh `<https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/linux/install.sh>
3. Run the installation script:  
`sh /tmp/nordvpn-install.sh -p nordvpn-gui`
4. Restart Linux.
5. Search for NordVPN in the Start menu.
6. Launch NordVPN.

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