As far as I know, this only matters if you’re hosting a VPN server or torrenting, and you can just buy a static IP from Nord for cheap, like all their services. Personally, I don’t torrent on VPN because I just ignore all the DMCAs I get and have never had a problem, probably because I’m not a notorious uploader. And it wouldn’t affect your ability to download torrents if you don’t have port forwarding on VPN, just your ability to upload.
For the vast majority of VPN users just looking for anonymity while they surf/download, port forwarding it not necessary.
And, personally, if I did need it, I’d find a VPN service that provides it without its CEO prostrating themselves to a rapist.
FYI, Nord no longer allows port forwarding as of a couple years ago. Proton is one of the few providers who still have that feature.
Compare:
https://support.nordvpn.com/hc/en-us/articles/19483392309649-Does-NordVPN-offer-port-forwarding
https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding
As far as I know, this only matters if you’re hosting a VPN server or torrenting, and you can just buy a static IP from Nord for cheap, like all their services. Personally, I don’t torrent on VPN because I just ignore all the DMCAs I get and have never had a problem, probably because I’m not a notorious uploader. And it wouldn’t affect your ability to download torrents if you don’t have port forwarding on VPN, just your ability to upload.
For the vast majority of VPN users just looking for anonymity while they surf/download, port forwarding it not necessary.
And, personally, if I did need it, I’d find a VPN service that provides it without its CEO prostrating themselves to a rapist.