Updated: May 09, 2023
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I need to download NordVPN i have no idea how to download anything

Short summary:

  1. Open the App Store on your Mac.
  2. Click on your name in the bottom-left corner, or click "Sign In" if you're not already signed in.
  3. Type "NordVPN: VPN Fast & Secure" into the search bar at the top of the App Store.
  4. Click on the "Get" button to download the app.
  5. Click "Install" to begin the installation process.
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID to download the app from the App Store.
  7. Wait for the app to finish downloading and installing.
  8. Check if the app is installed on your Mac by going to the Applications folder in Finder.

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*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
You don't know how to install programs on your PC, right?

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Yes downloads, NordVPN

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Thank you for the clarification!
What PC model do you have, *****?

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Mac

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Top answer

Thank you for the provided details.

  1. In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, or click Sign In if you're not already.
  2. Locate the purchased app like Nord VPN you want to download, then click the Download button.
    Is everything clear with the provided instruction?
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I am with aol and i am on a free nordvpn, not sure where to find that store

In the menu at the top of your screen
If you don't see the icon in the *****k, choose Apple  menu > App Store from the menu at the top of your computer screen.

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I think i have that called the apple store?

Yes, you should

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ok

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I'll be here in case you will need any additional help.

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Iam still stuck

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finding the app store doesn't help me

Do you see, something like this?

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NO I can't find what to click on

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Customer Replay

ok now what do i do

Please intall the application
In case you need to login into the system, please do so

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I don't see where i can install?

Please make a screenshot of what you see on the screen now

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do you see anywhere i can install on this page>>

Once you send a screenshot of the page, after that I can see it

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what it tells me is "discover" on top

To take a screenshot, press and hold these three keys together: Shift, Command, and 3.
To attach your screenshot to our chat, you need to press the paper clip button in the lower right corner of the chat window. Then you have to choose an image and confirm sending.

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Have you passed the link I told you?

Customer Replay

No it just goes to this page

Can you type in the search bar there the following: NordVPN: VPN Fast & Secure

Customer Replay

ok
got that page

Can you show it?

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show this whole page?

Please send me a screenshot of a recently opened page

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Great! I can see there is the link at the very bottom of the screenshot that you sent me. It leads to App Store
Please click on it, it is highlighted in violet

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did it

Please make a screenshot now of what you see

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Great! You are doing good!
At the top right corner you can see blue button "Get"

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click it

The download has to start. Please pay attention that this application can be not for free

Customer Replay

now it says install

Great, Install it

Customer Replay

I did and it went off like maybe it worked?

Seems like! Try to locate the app on your Mac
Go to finder and click on Apps
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Customer Replay

I don't see it should i try the blue botton again?

Yes, please

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Now it tells me to sign in to download from the app store

Great. Please do so. Use your Apple ID to sign in

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now there is a little blue square but there is a blue ring starting to grow longer

Seems like the download has started

Customer Replay

I believe so

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I can check on it through finder? right?

Yes, just as I mentioned above, in the applications

Customer Replay

ok that was a quick fix? no i am sorry it took me so long to get it. Thank you for your help. At one time i did click on the blue botton and i didn't think it was it.

Great! I am pleased to hear that
Everything is good, I am happy you are good to go
Is there anything else I can do for you?

Customer Replay

I think i used up your patents. thank you i was lost. that blue button just changed to open.

That mean you have downloaded it
Click on Open
Please let me know how it goes?

Customer Replay

I will thank you

You are always welcome!
Is there anything else I can do for you?

Customer Replay

No i think you have over helped me and again thank you!!!

Nice to hear that :)
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2 comments
Jules Morgan
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Do I need to create a NordVPN account before downloading the app from the App Store on my Mac?
Altair
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Your experts are surprisingly patient! Respect

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