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title: "How to change the VPN protocol for Android"
slug: "how-to-change-the-vpn-protocol-for-android"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:54:12Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:54:12Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/how-to-change-the-vpn-protocol-for-android"
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# How to change the VPN protocol for Android

1. Open the NordLayer application on your Android device and press on the cogwheel in the top right corner.
2. From the Settings page head to the VPN Protocol section, disable Select automatically and choose your preferred protocol.

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