NordVPN works in South Africa, where you can use it to defeat Vodacom or MTN speed throttling or unblock international streaming platforms (Netflix US, Hulu US) in Capetown and Durban.
NordVPN also offers a dedicated South African IP address to secure your FirstRand bank online transactions from cyber criminals while enjoying chicken nuggets at Starbucks Pretoria or outside the country.
Ready to take charge of your South African online experience?
How to Set Up NordVPN on Mobile/PC in South Africa?
NordVPN works with various PC and mobile systems, allowing you to conveniently use the VPN in South Africa. Here are the general steps to set up NordVPN on a Windows PC:
- Purchase a NordVPN subscription. Enjoy savings on the long-term plan.
- Download and install the NordVPN app. I’ll get the Windows PC app for this example.
- Log in to the NordVPN Windows app with your username/email address and password.
- Activate the NordVPN kill switch to prevent malicious actors from accessing your real IP address if the VPN connection drops while conducting Standard Bank online transactions on the Matimba Community Center public Wi-Fi network in Pretoria. Go through Settings > Kill Switch, then toggle “Internet Kill Switch.”
- Go to Settings > Connection > VPN protocol and choose NordLynx. This lets you enjoy glitch-free HD streaming of the latest Netflix US shows in Johannesburg or lag-free COD Warzone and Rainbow Six Siege gaming sessions in Port Elizabeth.
- Connect to an appropriate NordVPN server location and launch the VPN. You can click Quick Connect to access fast, low-ping servers near you.
- Alternatively, use the search bar to connect to a specific NordVPN server. For international content, connect to a NordVPN server location where such content is available.
- Ensure your NordVPN connection is secure by testing for leaks on www.ipleak.net. The assigned NordVPN IP address should match that on the test site.
- That’s it! Stream buffer-free HD episodes of the US Netflix shows Long Shot and NCIS while evading Afrihost and Axxess speed throttling from the comfort of your Sandton hotel room or anywhere else.
How to Set Up NordVPN on Gaming Console/SmartTV in SA?
Even though smart TVs and gaming consoles don’t natively support VPNs, you can still set up NordVPN on these devices using the router, virtual router, or smart DNS methods.
Method #1 - Virtual Router Setup
Follow these steps for a virtual router setup:
- Purchase a NordVPN subscription (enjoy savings).
- Download the Windows NordVPN app, the only OS supporting this setup.
- Install, launch, and log in to your NordVPN app with your credentials.
- Follow the video below to set up your Windows PC to share a VPN hotspot.
- Connect your Windows app to an appropriate NordVPN server location.
- Connect your smart TV or gaming console to the Windows VPN hotspot you created in step 4 above.
- Stream English premier league matches in Plettenberg Bay or the latest NCIS episodes in Stellenbosch free of MTN speed throttling on your Samsung smart TV.
Method #2: Router Setup
You can set up NordVPN on a router and share the VPN connection to your Smart TVs and gaming consoles in South Africa.
Grab a NordVPN account (use these discounts) and follow the steps in the video below to set up NordVPN on a router.
Method #3: Smart DNS Set Up
You can also set up NordVPN on your smart TV using SmartDNS.
You don’t need to purchase this functionality, as it’s included in any NordVPN plan you buy.
So, get your NordVPN account and follow the steps below to set up its Smart DNS on your smart TV and gaming consoles in SA:
How to Get a South Africa IP Address With NordVPN?
NordVPN offers 15+ active servers with IP addresses in Johannesburg.
You can connect to these servers to secure Imperial Bank South Africa and Tymebank online transactions over unsafe public networks in places like Deluxe Coffeeworks or Eikestad Mall.
Follow these steps to get the NordVPN South Africa IP addresses:
- Purchase a NordVPN subscription (enjoy BIG savings).
- Follow steps 2-5 from the PC/Mobile setup guide.
- Click the Globe Icon in the NordVPN menu panel to access the complete NordVPN server list.
- Search for “South Africa” and click to connect.
- Connect to South African COD gaming peers in Sun City, secure your Barclays bank online activities from cyber criminals, and grab all the latest episodes of Uzalo and Skeem Saam anywhere.
How Do I Get Discounts/Coupons for NordVPN in SA?
Getting a NordVPN discount in South Africa is easy. You only need to choose a NordVPN plan from the NordVPN deals page, fill in your preferred email address, and proceed to the checkout, where the discount/coupon will be automatically applied.
Secure Your Internet Experience in the Land of Shaka Zulu
NordVPN is one of the best VPNs for South Africa and with good reason!
With an extensive server spread (5800+ servers in 60 countries), including 15+ South African servers, military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, and lightning-fast speeds over its NordLynx protocol, NordVPN will improve your South African online experience.
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