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title: "How to change the protocol on NordLayer application for macOS?"
slug: "how-to-change-the-protocol-on-nordlayer-application-for-macos"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:38:49Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:38:49Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/how-to-change-the-protocol-on-nordlayer-application-for-macos"
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# How to change the VPN connection protocol for macOS?

1. Start the NordLayer application and press on the cogwheel in the bottom right corner of the application prompt then choose **Preferences**.
2. From the **Settings** page head to the VPN Protocol section, disable Automatic (recommended) and choose your preferred protocol.

![NordLayer macOS VPN protocol preferences with NordLynx selected offering speed and security](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/4(2)(1).png)

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