Change remote port to 443 in the .ovpn file if your network blocks 1194:
| Protocol | Download Speed | Latency (ms) | Packet loss handling | |----------|---------------|--------------|----------------------| | NordLynx | 92 Mbps | 12 | WireGuard-based | | OpenVPN UDP | 88 Mbps | 15 | No retransmission | | OpenVPN TCP | 65 Mbps | 32 | Retransmits lost packets | nordvpn udp
Use UDP unless a network issue forces you to TCP. Quick Reference Card (Save/Share) ✅ USE UDP for: • Streaming, gaming, video calls, torrents ⚠️ SWITCH TO TCP if: • UDP connects but no internet • Frequent disconnects • On strict corporate/school Wi-Fi Change remote port to 443 in the
remote us1234.nordvpn.com 443 udp Here’s a real-world example (100 Mbps base connection): nordvpn udp