Nonprofit
Free and discounted
VPN accounts for nonprofits
Protect your nonprofit’s sensitive donor data and secure team communications with NordVPN’s discounted subscription. Enjoy premium security built for organizations that make a difference.
Who qualifies for a VPN subscription?
We welcome applications from nonprofit organizations, journalists, human rights advocates, and educational institutions that need to access information securely, communicate with their sources, and report news without the fear of being watched. At NordVPN, we are happy to help nonprofits fulfill their mission by providing free and discounted NordVPN accounts for safe and private access to the internet.
We contributed more than 12,600 NordVPN licenses to NGOs
Product donation and discounts are some of NordVPN’s key mechanisms for supporting the nonprofit community. Since the launch of the Nonprofits program in May 2018, NordVPN has donated more than 12,600 VPN licenses.
Why should nonprofit organizations use our products?
Thousands of organizations already trust the best NordVPN features for nonprofits, keeping sensitive operations private and compliant. With NordVPN, you can support your team’s work worldwide.
Protect your mission
NordVPN helps to safeguard your organization's sensitive information while you focus on changing the world.
Work securely, anywhere
Whether you are working from your organization’s headquarters, from home, or in the field, NordVPN helps to keep communication and data protected anywhere in the world.
Build trust
Show supporters, beneficiaries, and partners that their contributions and information are protected by top-tier encryption — our Trust Center details every layer of encryption and security we use.
Simplify your protection
Security doesn't have to be complicated. Our user-friendly tools require no technical expertise — anyone on your team can stay protected.
Save money
Get top-tier security while stretching every dollar toward your cause with our special offers for nonprofit organizations.
Trusted by nonprofits worldwide
We are proud to support those who support the world
Apply for the Nonprofits program
Fill out the form to apply for the discount program or request a free NordVPN account.
Application form
By submitting this form, you acknowledge that we will process the information you provide (such as your email address, organization name, country, and any additional details you choose to share) to contact you regarding our services for nonprofit teams.
NordLayer exclusive — up to 60% off for nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations looking to strengthen their network security and seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure should explore the NordLayer solution. This scalable cybersecurity model aligned with NordVPN's standard ensures a secure environment for nonprofits to amplify their humanitarian efforts.
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Emergency VPN
In extreme cases of censorship or online privacy violations, NordVPN provides free VPN access upon request.
A cybersecurity course for nonprofits
Online security does not have to be a hard topic to grasp. Explore our educational materials, such as short videos and articles on cybersecurity as well as tools like privacy tests.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Being small doesn’t make your organization safe — it actually makes it a target. Hackers know that smaller nonprofits often have limited IT budgets and that volunteers use their personal devices, which weakens security. That’s why nearly half of all cyberattacks hit smaller teams instead of huge corporations.
A single leak of donor names or private beneficiary information might be incredibly expensive to fix and, worse, can break the trust you’ve worked so hard to build. A VPN is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to protect your mission. It encrypts every connection your team makes, no matter where they’re working from.
Our program is open to many, but we prioritize teams based on a few criteria:
Official status. You’re a legally registered nonprofit, charity, or a journalist with proof of your professional work.
Mission alignment. Your work focuses on human rights, digital freedom, media freedom, or anti-censorship — especially if you’re serving communities at high risk.
Organization size. You operate at any scale, from a tiny local NGO to a large international nonprofit.
Use case and need. You have a clear need for better security or privacy (like working in places with heavy surveillance or censorship).
Note: All applications are subject to a case-by-case review and our restricted countries policy.
Yes, we provide dedicated customer support for nonprofits. We’ll help you with the initial setup and share best practices so NordVPN works perfectly for your team’s specific needs. If you ever run into a technical issue, our customer support team is always ready to help and troubleshoot to get things back on track.