Who this program fits
Privacy, VPN, cybersecurity and technology publishers with readers actively comparing subscription security tools.
Commercial terms at a glance
| Commission component | Current published structure |
|---|---|
| New 1-month signup | 100% |
| New 1-year signup | 40% |
| New 2-year signup | 40% |
| Renewals | 30% revenue share |
| Payout timing | Commission becomes payable only after the qualifying purchase clears applicable validation/refund requirements; exact payment timing and method are governed by the active NordVPN partner account/network. |
|---|---|
| Minimum payout | Not publicly stated on the reviewed NordVPN affiliate/partner pages. |
| Allowed traffic | Website/blog ownership is not required; NordVPN explicitly supports approved website, YouTube and social-media promotion and provides partner marketing assets. |
| Paid search / PPC | The reviewed public affiliate page does not expose a complete paid-search rule table; check the active partner agreement before bidding on brand or product terms. |
| Geography | NordVPN describes the affiliate campaign as global and says worldwide traffic can be converted, subject to local availability and partner terms. |
| Recurring duration | 30% revenue share on renewed plans while the qualifying referred subscription continues under the affiliate terms. |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — apply to the appropriate NordVPN affiliate/creator partner track and receive program materials after acceptance. |
| Terms note | The broad partner page says “up to 100%” because NordVPN operates multiple partner tracks. For the standard VPN affiliate page, commission depends on subscription term; do not imply 100% applies to every new sale. |
Only terms supported by the reviewed source are shown. Unpublished details are left out rather than estimated.
Where NordVPN can fit
- 30% renewed-plan revenue share is publicly documented
- Multiple creator and affiliate partner tracks
- High-intent VPN comparison traffic
Check these terms before you promote it
- Up-to-100% wording applies only in some cases
- Exact first-sale payout and attribution should be checked in the active campaign
- Security claims must remain evidence-based and separate from partner incentives
- Eligible countries and traffic sources.
- Whether paid search, email, coupon, trademark bidding or sub-affiliates are restricted.
- What event actually creates a payable commission and when it can be reversed.
Before you apply
- Open the current program page using the button on this page.
- Confirm the publisher type and countries currently accepted.
- Read the current qualifying event, attribution rules and promotion restrictions.
- Apply with a clear description of your site, audience and how the product fits your content.
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