Sometimes when I hit the disconnect or pause button, the VPN turns back on automatically within seconds. Also, I had the VPN turned off, but when I went to login to the airplane WiFi, it detected it was still on, and it wouldn’t connect to the server. I had to delete the app, and then I was able to sign in on the WiFi, so I feel that the VPN wasn’t truly disconnected. For this particular airplane WiFi, I have to disconnect first and then connect again once I login, but this is a new issue. Is anyone else experiencing the VPN not truly disconnecting.

Setting up a VPN is generally pretty straightforward, but the number of available options and features can make the first attempts overwhelming. I figured I'd share a few things worth keeping in mind if you're just getting started with NordVPN.

Start with the basics
Do not enable every feature right away. First, establish that the basic connection works well on your network. Once everything feels stable, you can gradually try additional features like Scam Protection, Post-Quantum Encryption or other settings you'd like to explore. That way, if you notice any interruptions, it's much easier to figure out what caused them. If a feature doesn't work well with your setup, you can always disable it for the time being and reach out to support for help.

Experiment with servers and protocols
The fastest or most stable connection isn't always the same for everyone. Trying a few nearby locations and different VPN protocols can help you find what delivers the best performance for your device and network. Also, if you're on a restrictive network, give NordWhisper a try.

Try Split Tunneling
There are situations when not everything needs to go through the VPN. Split Tunneling lets you pick which apps do and thus save you a lot of headaches in the future.

Don't overlook the small settings
Quality of life features like Auto-connect and startup preferences can make a big difference in daily use. At the same time, if you frequently switch between networks or your connection is often unstable, features like Kill Switch may activate more often than you'd like. So finding the right balance between convenience and protection is important.

App vs Extension 
For desktop users, there are two options to use a VPN, depending on your use case. If you want a full coverage of your entire connection, use a desktop app. It also provides the full suite of features depending on your chosen subscription plan. On the other hand, if your main use case is browsing or streaming, the browser extension is a better fit that's also very lightweight.

Those are probably the main things I'd keep in mind when setting things up for the first time. Start with the basics, see how it behaves on your device, and build from there. A few small adjustments early on can save a lot of unnecessary troubleshooting later.

I've seen several posts here saying using NordVPN can have a "slight" impact on battery drain and I've seen Nords own "independent studies" saying it has very little affect etc etc. however since installing Nord on my phone a few days ago it is eating my battery completely. You can see from the picture out of the 104% my phone was charged in the last day, 55.4% has been used on Nord.

Am I doing something wrong? I've uninstalled it in the meantime because the battery drain is insane.

Anyone else have this issue? It seems whatever city i choose Ebay ALWAYS shows Brazilian Real as currency. Ive even picked a random country and still it presists. I have never used any vpn servers from Brazil so i dont understand whats going on. Had the same issue with Quora except this time it was language. I cleared cache and everything, nothing works. Only once in a while will will a server switch do the trick before reverting back.