{"id":30307,"date":"2025-07-07T13:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=30307"},"modified":"2025-08-14T04:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T11:22:11","slug":"turn-off-vpn-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/turn-off-vpn-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off a VPN on an iPhone: An Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maybe you\u2019re troubleshooting a slow connection, trying to access content that\u2019s blocked while using a VPN, or just taking a break from it. Whatever the reason, turning off a VPN on your iPhone should be simple, but sometimes it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might disconnect in the app, only to find it mysteriously turns itself back on. This usually happens because of a setting in iOS called \u201cConnect On Demand,\u201d which can automatically reconnect your VPN anytime your phone connects to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will walk you through how to turn off your VPN completely (and keep it off), whether you\u2019re using a third-party app or a system-installed VPN profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Turn Off a VPN on Your iPhone via the iPhone Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can turn off your VPN directly through your iPhone\u2019s settings. This method works for both manually added VPN configurations and those installed by apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to Settings<\/em> > VPN<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Toggle the VPN Status<\/em> switch next to your active VPN to Not connected<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Prevent the VPN Reconnecting in iPhone Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Some iOS versions (like iOS 14 and later) may automatically reconnect your VPN, even after you\u2019ve manually turned it off. This behavior is due to the \u201cConnect On Demand\u201d feature in iOS settings, not the VPN app itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To disable Connect On Demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Go to Settings > VPN.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Under DEVICE VPN,<\/em> tap the information symbol next to your VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Look for Connect On Demand<\/em>, and toggle it off.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          If the VPN was installed via a third-party app or Mobile Device Management (MDM), this option may be grayed out or hidden. In that case, you\u2019ll need to open the VPN app itself and disable auto-connect or remove the configuration within its settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How to Turn Off a VPN on Your iPhone via the VPN App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Most VPNs make it easy to disconnect from their servers. While the process may vary slightly among apps, it\u2019s very simple on the Private Internet Access (PIA) iOS app.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Open the PIA VPN app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Tap the power button in the center of the screen to disconnect.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              1. That\u2019s it. You\u2019re now disconnected. To reconnect, just tap the power button again to turn it back on.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                \ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> The PIA VPN app for iOS<\/a> allows you to set rules to automatically connect or disconnect the VPN on a per-network basis. This means you don\u2019t have to worry about losing protection on unsecured networks or remember to turn your VPN off when you get home.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Why Turn Off the VPN on Your iPhone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                There are several reasons to disable a VPN on your iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n