With streaming apps increasing apps day-by-day, it is important to protect your privacy. Along with online streaming, virtual threats have also increased at a great pace. To protect your privacy (online activities), a good VPN service is required on your device. Along with that, it also has the additional benefit of letting you access geo-restricted sites and media content. Among all VPNs, NordVPN is popular for accessing all streaming services without sacrificing privacy. In this article, we will you how to install and set up NordVPN on your Amazon Firestick/Fire TV.
Read our NordVPN review article for more information about NordVPN.
How to Install NordVPN on Firestick?
NordVPN is officially available for Firestick. You can download it directly from the app store.
Step 1: Connect your Firestick to the TV and navigate to the Search menu.
Step 2: With the help of your Firestick remote, type and search for NordVPN.
Step 3: Select the NordVPN app that will appear on the search results.
Step 4: Select the Get icon to download the app.
Step 5: The application starts to download and install on your Amazon Firestick.
Step 6: Once installed, select Open to launch the application.
Related: How to install ExpressVPN on Firestick?
Install NordVPN using Downloader app (Alternative Method)
If you can’t find NordVPN on the App store, you can use the applications like Downloader app or ES File Explorer to sideload the NordVPN app on your streaming device.
To sideload Android apps, you must enable Apps from Unknown Sources on the Firestick settings. Go to Settings -> My Fire TV or Device -> Developer Options -> Apps from Unknown Sources -> Turn On.
Step 1: Open the Downloader app.
Step 2: Type the source URL https://nordvpn.com/download/android/ and then, click GO.
Step 3: The URL will direct you to the NordVPN downloading page.
Step 4: Scroll down and select the Download.apk button located next to the Google Play icon.
Step 5: By clicking that button, the installer file will be downloaded on your Firestick.
Step 6: Once it was downloaded, click INSTALL on the installer tab that appeared on the screen.
Step 7: Wait until you receive the NordVPN installed notification on the screen.
Step 8: Once installed, click OPEN to launch the app.
How to Setup NordVPN on Firestick?
Before the configuration process, you need to visit the official website of NordVPN to create a user account. With the help of a web browser on your PC or smartphone, you can create a user account.
Step 1: Open a web browser on your mobile or PC.
Step 2: Visit https://nordvpn.com/.
Step 3: Tap the My Account menu and create a user account with your Email ID.
Step 4: After creating the account, purchase any one of the premium packages available on the website.
Step 5: Now, open NordVPN on your Amazon Fire TV/Firestick.
Step 6: Sign in with your login credentials.
Step 7: The main page of NordVPN will appear on the screen. Now, you can connect to the server locations that you want.
NordVPN is a great tool that you can install for a hassle-free streaming experience. It lets you access all the geo-restricted contents without revealing your original IP and online activities.
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