How to disable a VPN

How to disable a VPN

To disable a VPN, you generally need to either disconnect through the VPN application or adjust the network settings on your device. Here are simple steps to disable a VPN on various platforms:

1. Windows:

   • Open the VPN app and click “Disconnect.”
   • Alternatively, go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN, select the VPN connection, and click “Disconnect.”

2. macOS:

   • Open the VPN app and click “Disconnect.”
   • Or, go to System Preferences > Network, select the VPN connection, and click “Disconnect.”
3. iOS (iPhone/iPad):
   • Open the VPN app and tap “Disconnect.”
   • Or, go to Settings > VPN and toggle the VPN switch off.
4. Android:
   • Open the VPN app and tap “Disconnect.”
   • Or, go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN, select the VPN connection, and tap “Disconnect.”
5. Browser Extensions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox):
   • Open the browser, go to the extensions menu, find the VPN extension, and disable it.

Disabling a VPN can vary depending on the device and the VPN software you are using. Here are the general steps for some common systems:

Windows

1. Via the VPN Application:
   • Open the VPN application.
   • Look for an option to disconnect or turn off the VPN.
   • Click on the disconnect or disable button.
2. Via Network Settings:
   • Go to Settings.
   • Select Network & Internet.
   • Click on VPN.
   • Select the VPN connection you want to disable.
   • Click on Disconnect.

macOS

1. Via the VPN Application:
   • Open the VPN application.
   • Click on the disconnect or disable button.
2. Via System Preferences:
   • Open System Preferences.
   • Click on Network.
   • Select the VPN connection from the list on the left.
   • Click Disconnect.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Via the VPN Application:
   • Open the VPN application on iPhone.
   • Tap on the disconnect or disable button.
2. Via Settings:
   • Open Settings.
   • Tap on VPN.
   • Toggle the VPN switch to the off position.

Android

1. Via the VPN Application:
   • Open the VPN application.
   • Tap on the disconnect or disable button.
2. Via Settings:
   • Open Settings.
   • Tap on Network & Internet.
   • Tap on VPN.
   • Select the VPN connection.
   • Tap Disconnect.

Browser Extensions (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)

1. Disable the Extension:
   • Open the browser.
   • Go to the extensions or add-ons menu.
   • Find the VPN extension.
   • Disable or remove the extension.