To ensure you can access the app or website without issues, make sure you don’t have an active VPN. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you identify and deactivate any VPN on your device.
📱 iOS (iPhone or iPad)
How to check if a VPN is active:
Open the Settings app.
At the top of the screen, look for a VPN icon next to the Wi-Fi or mobile signal. If it appears, a VPN is active.
Alternatively, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > VPN to see configured connections.
❌How to disable the VPN:
Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.
If a VPN is active, toggle it off or tap Disconnect.
If you're using a third-party VPN app (like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc.), open the app and disconnect it directly from there.
🤖 Android
🔍 How to check if a VPN is active:
Open the Settings app.
Look for a persistent notification at the top that says VPN active.
Go to Connections > More connection settings > VPN, or search "VPN" in the Settings search bar.
You’ll see all configured VPNs and whether any is connected.
❌ How to disable the VPN:
Go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
Select the active VPN and tap Disconnect.
If you're using a VPN app, open it and tap Disconnect or Turn off VPN.
🖥️ Windows
How to check if a VPN is active:
Click the network icon on the taskbar (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
If a VPN is connected, it will be labeled as VPN connected.
Or go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN to view all connections.
❌ How to disable the VPN:
Open Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
Select the active VPN and click Disconnect.
If you use a third-party app, open it and disconnect from within the app.
🍏 macOS
How to check if a VPN is active:
Go to System Preferences > Network.
On the left panel, look for a VPN connection. If it's active, it will show as Connected.
❌ How to disable the VPN:
Select the VPN in System Preferences > Network, and click Disconnect.
If a VPN app is being used, open the app and disable it from there.