nordvpn appears to have locked up my macbook when I had to update a password connection through Google. Said new password successful, buth then won't allow the vpn app to open or the macbook to connect to a server

Hi Jim Kane52,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you came from the following support article: Check VPN (Virtual Private Network) and third-party software to help resolve network connectivity issues - Apple Support

If you are having trouble with third party software, here are a few things to try:

1. Restart your device to see if the issue is still there: Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

2. Confirm that your device is using the most recent software to rule out the older one: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

3. See if disconnecting from the VPN helps: Change VPN settings on Mac - Apple Support

4. Contact Apple Support here if you need further support: Contact - Official Apple Support

Have a great day.

Your Wi-Fi connection to your Router is already encrypted.

When you surf to almost any web site, httpS: shows that your connection is encrypted.

You do not need no stinking VPN you added yourself to be secure on the Internet. All it will do is lighten your wallet and cause you grief.

Remove that scare-ware -- it is not necessary!