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name, description, version, category, tags
| name | description | version | category | tags | |||||
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| nordvpn | Manage NordVPN on the Hermes host — status, reconnect for fresh IP, settings reference, and Cloudflare-block workaround. | 1.0.0 | devops |
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NordVPN Management
Manage the NordVPN connection on the Hermes host. Used when sites block the current IP (Cloudflare, bot detection) or when VPN status/settings need inspection.
When to Use
- Sites return Cloudflare "Attention Required" or "Just a moment..." blocks
- Need a fresh IP to bypass rate limiting or geo-restrictions
- Inspecting or verifying VPN status and settings
- User asks about VPN configuration
Commands
Status & Info
nordvpn status # Connection status, server, IP, uptime
nordvpn settings # All configuration settings
nordvpn account # Account email, expiry, MFA status
nordvpn groups # Available server groups
nordvpn countries # Available countries
Reconnect (Fresh IP)
Agent is authorized to reconnect without asking. Any other settings changes require user permission.
nordvpn disconnect
nordvpn connect us <city> # Use different city to avoid same server
Alternative: nordvpn connect (no args = recommended server).
Settings (user permission required)
nordvpn set killswitch on|off
nordvpn set technology nordlynx|openvpn
nordvpn set lan-discovery on|off
nordvpn set threatprotectionlite on|off
nordvpn set post-quantum on|off
nordvpn set dns <1.1.1.1> <8.8.8.8>
nordvpn set autoconnect on|off
nordvpn set notify on|off
nordvpn set defaults # Reset all to defaults
Allowlist
nordvpn allowlist add port 11434 # Allow port through VPN
nordvpn allowlist add subnet 10.0.0.0/24
nordvpn allowlist remove port 11434
Current Configuration (as of 2026-07-12)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | NORDLYNX |
| Firewall | enabled |
| Kill Switch | enabled |
| Auto-connect | enabled |
| Post-quantum | enabled |
| LAN Discovery | enabled |
| Threat Protection Lite | disabled |
| Meshnet | disabled |
| DNS | disabled |
| Allowlisted ports | 53 (UDP/TCP), 11434 (TCP) |
| Allowlisted subnets | 34.36.133.0/24 |
Account: mdkrushr@gmail.com, active until Aug 30, 2026. No dedicated IP. MFA off.
Cloudflare Block Workaround
When browser or web tools hit Cloudflare blocks on target sites:
- Check current IP:
nordvpn status - Disconnect:
nordvpn disconnect - Reconnect to different city:
nordvpn connect us Chicago(or any city different from current) - Verify new IP:
nordvpn status - Retry the blocked request
Pitfalls
- Don't change settings without user permission. Reconnect only.
- Use different city on reconnect — same city may return the same server.
- Allowlisted ports survive reconnect — no need to re-add after IP change.
- Kill switch blocks all traffic when disconnected — brief outage during reconnect is normal.
- Post-quantum only works with standard NordLynx servers — not with dedicated IP, OpenVPN, or obfuscated servers.