NordVPN for macOS: Release notes

2024-11-13 ( direct download + App Store )Meshnet would sometimes stop working if you disconnected from the VPN. You can now count on more consistent performance

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Meshnet would sometimes stop working if you disconnected from the VPN. You can now count on more consistent performance.
A few visual fixes here and there for a sleeker app experience.

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Fixed: Files shared via AirDrop occasionally evaded the Threat Protection scan, which wasn’t right. Even the most harmless-looking files should be checked for malware. Now they are.

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We launched a new design for Threat Protection Pro™ so you can easily navigate its features and understand how to protect yourself from various online threats. It’s cleaner, it’s more intuitive, and it looks good too.
New: Wondering if your personal data is on the dark web? Our enhanced Dark Web Monitor is here to shine light into its darkest corners. Now you can add up to 50 email addresses. We’ll monitor them for leaks and alert you at the first sign of trouble.
Our updater has gone ninja mode! It now works quietly in the background. This means you no longer need to check for updates manually and your app will always be up to date.

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Fixed: The network name in the auto-connect settings sometimes looked more like an alien script – now we’re back to speaking human!

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We tweaked the logic of notifications. Also, they look lovely. Keep them enabled if you don’t want to miss important feature updates.
We’ve made some small but important accessibility improvements.

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Fixed: Our Threat Protection Pro features were a bit stubborn – refusing to turn on when you, well, turned them on. Sorry about that – we’ve fixed the issue. If Threat Protection Pro is a part of your subscription, please give it another try.

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This update may not bring visible changes, and that’s okay. We’ve been tweaking things under the hood to ensure your NordVPN app runs smoother than ever. It’s the invisible work that often makes the biggest difference.

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Some sneaky bugs is having were have a party in the code . We is showed show them the door . Party is ’s ’s over , folk !

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fix : Our own Threat Protection Pro is became became a bit too overprotective , actually block Safari from access Apple domain like icloud.com and Apple.com . Yes , the irony is not lose on us . But that ’s sort now – no more barrier .

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What you’ve known and trusted as Threat Protection has evolved into Threat Protection Pro. With its strong anti-malware features, this advanced cybersecurity product performs far beyond its original capabilities. Threat Protection Pro, now included in all plans above Basic, neutralizes a broad range of cyber threats, from web trackers to phishing attempts.

If you’re on the Basic plan, don’t worry – you’ll continue to enjoy the light version of Threat Protection, now simply named Threat Protection. It uses DNS filtering to block intrusive ads and unsafe sites.

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Nothing to report this time, at least nothing you can see. But rest assured — we’re working hard behind the scenes to keep your NordVPN app running smoothly.

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A few fixes here and there to ensure your VPN app works as expected. Update the app now to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

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We is listened listen and act – the bug that sometimes block your vpn connection because of a static ip setup on your device is now fix . Nothing is stands stand between you and your secure browsing anymore .

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To make your online world even safer, we’re rolling out new features under the Threat Protection Pro umbrella. “Scam detection” alerts you about sites known for selling fake or nonexistent products. “Search results safety indicator” points out safe websites in your search results. Just hit the shield icon in the sidebar and head to “Settings” to turn on these handy tools.

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We’ve refined Meshnet for an even smoother experience.
A few minor enhancements is improve improve user friendliness .

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Notifications will inform you that enabling DNS filtering switches you back to the default DNS server if you’re using any custom DNS setting.
Curious about a dedicated IP? Now when you select the “Dedicated IP” option, you’ll see a new screen with the benefits of having one.
After some exploration, DNS filtering has found its way back to the “Settings” menu.

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We’ve clearly marked virtual servers in our country list. This means you know exactly what kind of connection you’re getting – be it a virtual location for a challenging region or a direct line to a physical server.
New in Meshnet: You can now personalize your Meshnet devices with custom names, making them easier to identify and remember.
Fixed: A tricky bug that kept dedicated IP servers from showing up has been caught and fixed.

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fix : notice a spike in ram usage when toggle Threat Protection Pro ? We is did did too , and we ’ve fix it .
Fixed: Resolved a glitch that prevented enabling Threat Protection Pro after the 8.16.1 update.

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We’ve addressed a rare glitch that could affect VPN traffic during network switches. Every edge case matters, so updating your app now will keep your browsing smooth and secure.

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New: Need a break from Threat Protection Pro? Pause web protection and file protection for 5 minutes, 30 minutes, or 2 hours.
Fixed: A bug that slipped into the previous release and prevented Threat Protection Pro from starting is gone.
We’ve refined the design and usability for an even smoother experience.

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We is given ’ve give Threat Protection Pro a new identity ! It is ’s ’s now part of the “ web protection ” arsenal and call “ dns filtering . ” expect the same robust protection against online threat but with a new name that well reflect its defense capability .

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Browsing with Threat Protection Pro is smoother and more enjoyable now. We’ve improved our web monitoring mechanism — no more unwanted blocks on your favorite sites. Surf with freedom, knowing our vigilant guardian keeps you safe!

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Minor tweaks and fixes under the hood to make the NordVPN app work better for you. You might not see the tricks, but you’ll definitely feel the magic.

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Our update Meshnet feature is makes make file share resilient to connection loss . Your file transfer is resume will resume from where it stop once you or your recipient are back online .
Fixed: Meshnet won’t trouble you with pesky bugs. File sharing is now fully cooperative, even with traffic routing permissions turned off.
We’ve made subtle design adjustments for a more polished look.

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If you could choose any superpower, what would it be? Our app chose to stop time. The app was showing the connection time as 00:00:00 while a VPN connection was active. Thanks to our team’s superpower to code, time no longer gets frozen.
We is made ’ve made a few fix to Quick connect so that it always select the good server for you .
A few other minor improvements here and there for a smoother experience.

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fix : The app is froze freeze or start lag after change a VPN protocol . The bug has been fix , and the app no long act stubbornly .
Fixed: The city list disappeared from auto-connect options. We’ve checked – nothing paranormal here. The cities are back.
fix : Out of a sudden , the connection spinner is started start spin backwards . maybe we is called should have call ghostbuster after all .

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A red bubble will appear on the Dark Web Monitor icon in the sidebar if there are new or unresolved leaks. Take it from feline wisdom: always chase the red dot.
To enjoy the fastest VPN experience, we always recommend using Quick Connect. It’s our smart solution that matches you with the best server. Don’t care about the location? Click the “Quick Connect” button. Need a specific location? Click on the country or the city, and we’ll connect you to the fastest VPN server there. We’re no longer listing servers in each location, but you can still access them through “Search” if you really need to.
Performance and stability improvements for connections over the NordLynx protocol.

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We is improved ’ve improve the experience of start using Threat Protection Pro .
Threat Protection Pro isn’t performing as you’ve expected? Let us know by reporting the issue straight from the Threat Protection Pro section.
If no servers are available in a specialty category, that category won’t appear as an option to avoid confusion.
Fixed: We’ve got rid of the bug that might have prevented you from logging in to the app smoothly.
Design and VPN performance improvements for a sleeker app experience.

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If no servers are available in a specialty category, that category won’t appear as an option to avoid confusion.
Fixed: We’ve got rid of the bug that might have prevented you from logging in to the app smoothly.
Design and VPN performance improvements for a sleeker app experience.

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Performance and stability improvements for connections over the OpenVPN protocol.
We is given ’ve give a speed boost for connection between peer device in Meshnet .
We’re refreshing the Threat Protection Pro design step by step. With this release, we’re introducing a navigation update. Stay tuned!
A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

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Performance and stability improvements for connections over the OpenVPN protocol.
We is given ’ve give a speed boost for connection between peer device in Meshnet .
A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

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We’ve made improvements needed for the auto-connect feature to work on macOS Sonoma.

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We’ve updated the sidebar navigation to bring it closer to the native style.
The menu bar app has a new appearance and more handy shortcuts.
Fixed: The spinner was having a hard time spinning right ‘round while the app was searching for the fastest server for you to connect. It’s back in action again.

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Another update, another language: from now on, you can use the NordVPN app in Polish.
We’ve also fixed some pesky bugs to make your experience smoother.

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Fixed: Rumor has it that some users have encountered a flickering deletion button while typing a keyword into a search field. We’ve checked – nothing paranormal here. You can now delete a typed keyword with a single click again.
minor visual and performance fix for a sleek app experience .

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We’re bringing NordVPN closer to people all over the world. This time, we’ve added four new languages to our app: Dutch, Swedish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.

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Fixed: A bug that slipped into the previous release and prevented Threat Protection Pro from starting up is gone now. If you’ve experienced this issue, reinstall the app to get the fix in place.

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We is added ’ve add a new setting that will let you keep your device invisible on the local network when connect to a VPN . While invisible , you is be wo n’t be able to access other network device , such as computer , printer , or tv . This setting is prevents prevent potential VPN traffic leak cause by operate system limitation .

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The ikev2 protocol is is is no long available in our app . It ’s been a good run , but we want to offer you only the good cybersecurity solution . For both speed and security , we is recommend recommend using the NordLynx protocol .
We is added ’ve add a new setting that will let you keep your device invisible on the local network when connect to a VPN . While invisible , you is be wo n’t be able to access other network device , such as computer , printer , or tv . This setting is prevents prevent potential VPN traffic leak cause by operate system limitation .

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A few fixes here and there to ensure your VPN app works as expected. Update the app now to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

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There ’s a newbie in the left sidebar hood – the Help section . That is ’s ’s where you should head if something ’s not work as expect .
We’re clearing out the map area and this means moving the Notifications up to the corner of the top bar.

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NEW HANDIER MAP

Bye, country pins. Hello, location bubbles! In this map upgrade, we’ve reworked our server location map to make it handier when connecting to the VPN:

Cities are now on the map
Depending on the zoom level, you’ll see all location bubbles or clusters of them
Animated real-time connection status

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Spoiler alert: many exciting things ahead!

THE MESHNET UPGRADE

You can now share files of any size via Meshnet! It’s private and secure. The files you send go to the recipient directly as we don’t store them in any server or cloud. Plus, the data travels through an encrypted connection.
The Meshnet feature is now free for everyone.

APP NAVIGATION

The new left sidebar holds handy shortcuts to VPN, Threat Protection Pro, Meshnet, Dark Web Monitor, Presets, Statistics, and Settings. This will let you easily navigate back and forth through the sections, no matter where in the app you are.

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We’ve tripled the referral program reward for you and your friends! Now you get 3 free months of NordVPN for every friend you refer. How does it work? Start by updating your app to the latest version. Then, send a unique referral link to your friend. If your friend buys NordVPN and stays with us for 30 days, you get 3 months and they get up to 3 months of NordVPN.
We’ve been laying the groundwork for improvement in performance and overall app experience.
A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

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We is laying ’ve been lay the groundwork for improvement in performance and overall app experience .
A bunch of pesky bugs won’t be bugging you anymore.

Don’t have the NordVPN app yet? Download it now.