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title: "How to change the VPN connection protocol for Windows?"
slug: "how-to-change-the-vpn-connection-protocol-for-windows"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:32:51Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:32:51Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/how-to-change-the-vpn-connection-protocol-for-windows"
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# How to change the VPN connection protocol for Windows?

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

![NordLayer VPN protocol selection menu with NordLynx and OpenVPN options](https://cdn.document360.io/fc1049cd-8f71-4b89-b9b8-dbca9fdcdd16/Images/Documentation/5%20Windows%20App%20VPN%20protocol(1).png)

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