Ensure the file path in your .ovpn file is absolute (e.g., /config/user-data/nordvpnauth.txt ) so the system doesn't lose track of it.
Usually means you used your regular login email instead of the Service Credentials found in your dashboard. NORD VPN 3.txt
Once you have your .ovpn configuration file from the NordVPN server utility, you need to tell it where to find your credentials. Open the .ovpn file in a text editor. Find the line that says auth-user-pass . Ensure the file path in your
Open a basic text editor (like Notepad or TextEdit) and create a file named nordvpnauth.txt (or any .txt name you prefer). It must follow this exact two-line format: Your NordVPN Service Username Line 2: Your NordVPN Service Password Open the
Because this file contains your credentials in plain text, you should restrict its permissions so other users on the system cannot read it. On Linux, use: chmod 600 nordvpnauth.txt 🛠 Common Troubleshooting
Do not use your regular account email/password. You must find your Service Credentials (Manual Setup) in the Nord Account dashboard . 2. Link the File to Your Config