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NordLayer application usage on Linux
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NordLayer Linux application supports logging in with credentials, as well as Gsuite, Azure, and Okta methods.
Choose login methods
NordLayer Linux application supports logging in with credentials, as well as Gsuite, Azure, and Okta methods.
To initiate a login attempt, enter this command:
nordlayer login
If the command is entered correctly, you will be prompted to enter an organization ID. After entering it, you should get an output similar to this:
Available login methods:
1: azure_ad
2: email_password
3: google
4: okta
Email and password
If you select this method by entering 2 on the output above, you will be asked to enter your email and password.
Please note that while inputting the password, the characters you enter will not show up.
Select [number]: 2
Username *
Password *
Email: test@testers.com Logged in.
Third-party (Gsuite, Azure, Okta)
If you have Single-Sign ON enabled (listed), simply select the number in order to authenticate via third-party provider:
1: azure_ad
2: email_password
3: google
4: okta
Select [number]: 3
[\] Authenticating...
Follow link to login: https://auth-test.nordlayer.com/v1/<..>
Listing gateways
nordlayer gateways
Shared gateways:
Name/Country │ ID │ Servers
───────┼──┼────────
United Kingdom │ uk │ 6
Germany │ de │ 3
Mexico │ mx│ 9
Croatia │ hr │ 3
Connecting and Disconnecting
Provide the gateway ID for the connect command to initiate the connection.
nordlayer connect uk
Connected
nordlayer d
Disconnected
Settings
nordlayer settings set
Select setting to change:
1: VPN Protocol
2: Auto-connect
3: Always connect to
Select [number]: 1
Available values for VPN Protocol
1: Automatic
2: IKEv2/IPSec
3: OpenVPN TCP
4: OpenVPN UDP
Select [number]: 2
Available values for Auto-connect
1: When app launches
2: When using untrusted Wi-Fi
3: Disabled
Select [number]: 3
Changed "Auto-connect" setting successfully
Note: In case you have any questions or are experiencing any issues, please feel free to contact our 24/7 customer support team.