NordLayer provides flexible cybersecurity tools for businesses of any size or work model.
Publisher’s description
What is NordLayer?
NordLayer is a proprietary vpn & proxy program for Windows from NordLayer.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. The main installer is 102.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NordLayer is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NordLayer safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.nordlayer.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
11FA2BCC51F9FDCB6A1E2C1EA8DEB725AEFC5F865AE4BE7C4E576B4A84FA05B6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.0.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | 102.4 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NordSecurity.NordLayer -eNordLayerSetup.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {E328BAA0-644A-4D76-A4B9-F00441DBE828} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask nordlayerInformation
- Publisher
- NordLayer
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.1.0.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nordlayer.com
- winget ID
- NordSecurity.NordLayer
- MSI product code
- {E328BAA0-644A-4D76-A4B9-F00441DBE828}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NordLayer free?
NordLayer is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NordLayer safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.nordlayer.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NordLayer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NordLayer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NordLayer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to NordLayer?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
