NordVPN has launched a brand new graphical person interface for its Linux utility. This modifications issues fairly a bit as a result of earlier than this, Linux customers solely had entry to the command line interface (CLI). Whereas seasoned Linux customers may not thoughts typing instructions, it made the NordVPN app much less approachable in comparison with the easy, clickable variations accessible on Home windows or macOS.

Bringing a GUI to Linux offers customers the convenience of a visible interface alongside the highly effective options the service is understood for. Now you’ll be able to connect with servers, verify settings, and handle your connection simply by clicking, much like how the app works on different desktop platforms.

NordVPN, over time, has introduced its service to numerous platforms like Apple TV and, extra not too long ago, Home windows on ARM units. The announcement explains that the brand new Linux GUI is an evolution of their present CLI app:

With this new GUI, you get one of the best of each worlds — all the safety of the CLI model, now with an easy-to-use, visually participating expertise.

Present options like Devoted IP, Double VPN, Onion Over VPN, Kill Swap, and Risk Safety (by way of DNS filtering) are supported within the GUI. You even get gentle and darkish modes. Nevertheless, some superior options like Meshnet are nonetheless solely accessible by means of the CLI for now. Don’t fret in case you depend on these; the CLI stays absolutely purposeful proper alongside the brand new GUI.

Getting the brand new GUI is straightforward when you have put in NordVPN on Linux earlier than. It follows the identical course of because the CLI set up, however you simply specify the GUI model. You possibly can set up it with the next command in your terminal:

sh 

The GUI is initially accessible by way of DEB and RPM packages, with a Snap model coming sooner or later.