How to preset NordLayer application settings on Windows
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How to preset NordLayer application settings on Windows
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NordLayer provides administrators the ability to define application settings during Windows deployment. By using a configuration file (SettingsConfig.ini), you can automatically apply important application configurations. This eliminates the need for users to manually configure each device after installation.
Once the configuration file is placed in the required directory, NordLayer automatically applies these predefined settings and deletes the file. This simplifies administrative workflows, particularly when deploying NordLayer via management tools such as Microsoft Intune or similar endpoint management software.
How to preset application settings using the configuration file
Step 1: Create the settings configuration file
Create a plain-text file named SettingsConfig.ini containing your required configurations. Below is an example of SettingsConfig.ini file with descriptions of available configuration options:
AutoConnectOnLaunch=false ; true/false
SelectedGateway="NearestGateway" ; Use NearestGateway to automatically connect, or specify exact gateway name between ""
AutoLaunchOnStartup=true ; true/false (starts app automatically when Windows boots)
AutoConnectOnUntrustedWiFi=true ; true/false
AppendTrustedNetworks=Network2,Network3 ; Specify additional Wi-Fi network SSIDs separated by commas to append to the trusted list
RemoveTrustedNetworks=Network1,Network3 ; Specify Wi-Fi network SSIDs separated by commas to remove from the trusted list
VPNProtocol=Automatic ; Options: Automatic/NordLynx/OpenVPN_TCP/OpenVPN_UDP
KillSwitch=true ; true/false
WebProtection=true ; true/false
StatusNotifications=true ; true/false
Step 2: Place the configuration file in the application directory
After creating and saving the SettingsConfig.ini file with your desired options, place it into the NordLayer application's execution directory. By default, this is typically located at:
*C:\Program Files\NordLayer*
If deploying through management software, place SettingsConfig.ini in the installation directory after the installation is complete.
Confirming the configuration file operates correctly
After you install NordLayer, launch the application on your Windows device. Your predefined application c automatically apply and take effect immediately. If these settings do not apply as expected, verify the following:
- The configuration file is named exactly SettingsConfig.ini, and it resides in NordLayer's installation directory.
- All configuration values within the file use the correct formatting and are valid for your installed NordLayer version.
- The NordLayer Windows application version is 3.5.3 or higher.
Additional notes
- After applying the predefined settings, the NordLayer application will delete the file. You can see which settings were applied in the app logs.
- Users can still manually change settings within the NordLayer application after the preset was applied.
- The settings will be applied every time the file is placed in the directory (you can do this multiple times for the same installation). This file will override any user-defined settings.
- Settings managed centrally through the Control Panel will always override those defined in an app's SettingsConfig.ini file.
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.
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