NordVPN DNS settings break websites, how can I fix that?

If NordVPN DNS settings break websites, it’s usually because the app’s custom DNS isn’t resolving some domains correctly on your network.

Start by disconnecting NordVPN, flushing your DNS cache, then reconnecting to force fresh DNS resolution.

In the NordVPN app, disable custom DNS or set DNS to automatic, then reconnect and test the affected sites.

You can also manually set reliable DNS servers like 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 in your system network settings before reconnecting.

Switching the VPN protocol to NordLynx often fixes DNS-related loading issues, as it handles DNS more cleanly than OpenVPN.

If problems persist, reinstall NordVPN and contact support, since broken DNS behavior can be server- or account-specific.

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