Windows
Available now- Requirements
- Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
- Package
- Installer .exe
- Latest version
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Choose your platform. The Nexa Guard browser extension comes with the desktop app, no separate download.
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macOS
Available now- Requirements
- macOS 12 or later
- Package
- One .dmg each for Apple silicon and Intel
- Latest version
Android
Available now- Requirements
- Android 8.0 or later
- Package
- APK; the universal one also suits 32-bit phones and emulators
- Latest version
Linux
Available now- Requirements
- glibc 2.34 or later (Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian 12+, Fedora 38+, Mint 21+ and so on)
- Package
- One each: .deb, .rpm and AppImage
- Latest version
Router (OpenWrt)
Available now- Requirements
- OpenWrt 25.12 (x86_64, aarch64)
- Package
- LuCI plugin (apk packages)
Linux terminal (nexat)
Available now- Requirements
- Linux x86_64 / aarch64, no glibc needed: headless servers, Kylin and UOS all work
- Package
- .deb and .rpm
The download page lists the latest version, file size and release notes; once installed, Nexa checks for updates on its own.
Install Guard
Three steps to lasting protection.
Nexa Guard comes with the desktop app; load it in Chrome once.
Open the extensions page
In Chrome's address bar, open chrome://extensions (in Edge, open edge://extensions).
Turn on developer mode
Turn on “Developer mode” at the top right and leave it on: turning it off makes the browser disable Nexa Guard.
Load the extension folder
Windows
C:\Program Files\Nexa\nexa-guardmacOS
/Applications/Nexa.app/Contents/Resources/nexa-guardLinux
/usr/lib/nexa/guard⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+GPaste the path, then press Return
Ctrl+LOn Linux, paste the path, then press Enter
Click “Load unpacked” and choose the folder shown on Nexa's Privacy page. On a Mac or Linux, press the keys above in the picker, paste the path and confirm. On Linux, Snap browsers can't run Guard; use Google Chrome's .deb or a non-Snap Chromium.
Once loaded, Guard connects to Nexa by itself and reloads whenever Nexa updates; nothing more to do.
First Launch
Prompts, handled calmly.
Windows
Nexa isn't code-signed yet, so you may see “Windows protected your PC” or a security software prompt; choose to run it anyway, or trust Nexa's install folder in your security software. If Smart App Control is on, turn it off first.
macOS
If the first launch says the app can't be verified, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway”.
Android
When installing the APK, allow your browser to install unknown apps; on first connect, accept the connection request Android shows. Some phones take that permission back after a restart: set Nexa to always on in the system network settings.
Linux
Open the .deb or .rpm with your software center, or run sudo apt install ./file.deb or sudo dnf install ./file.rpm. For the AppImage, allow it to run as a program in its file properties first.
FAQ
Know before you go.
Is Nexa free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it's free. There are no accounts and nothing to sign up for.
Do I need my own nodes?
You need working nodes. Import a provider subscription, your own server or a residential proxy, or try the built-in free node pool first; just don't send anything sensitive through it.
Do I have to install the browser extension?
No. The desktop app works on its own; adding Guard makes protection in the browser more complete.
Does Nexa collect my data?
No. There is no telemetry, and stats and logs stay on your device. Nexa only reaches the outside services a feature needs, such as looking up your exit location, speed tests, rule updates and update checks.
Will my real IP leak if the connection drops?
The kill switch is on by default. When the line drops, programs pause instead of falling back to a direct connection.
Which protocols and subscriptions are supported?
VLESS (including REALITY and XHTTP), Trojan, Shadowsocks, VMess, AnyTLS, Hysteria2, TUIC, WireGuard, SSH, SOCKS5 and HTTP. Subscriptions can be Clash / Mihomo YAML, sing-box / Xray JSON or Base64 link lists.
How does updating work?
Nexa checks automatically, downloads in the background and verifies the signature; you choose when to restart. Guard updates along with it.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes. Nexa for Android is out (Android 8.0 or later); download it at the top of this page. iOS is on the roadmap; vote for it under What's Next on the home page.
How do I uninstall?
On Windows, use the system's uninstaller and optionally remove your settings too. To clear leftovers but keep your nodes, use Restore defaults in Settings.
Changelog
Every update, on the record.
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