To disable a VPN, you generally need to either disconnect through the VPN application or adjust the network settings on your device.

How to disable a VPN

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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:

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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.