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Updated 2026 27 March 2026 2 min read

How to Change VPN on iPhone?

🔍 Quick answer:

To change VPN location on iPhone, open your VPN app, tap the server list or flag icon, and select a different country. The VPN will reconnect automatically. To change VPN providers, delete your current VPN app from the home screen, then download a new VPN from the App Store, install, and connect. To change VPN settings (protocol, kill switch), go to your VPN app's settings menu.

3 ways to change VPN on iPhone

1. Change VPN location

  1. Open your VPN app
  2. Tap the server list / flag icon
  3. Browse or search for a country
  4. Tap to select — VPN reconnects to new location

2. Change VPN provider

  1. Delete current VPN app from home screen
  2. Open App Store → search for new VPN
  3. Download and install
  4. Log in and connect

3. Change VPN settings

  1. Open VPN app settings
  2. Change protocol (WireGuard/OpenVPN)
  3. Enable/disable kill switch
  4. Toggle "Connect on Demand"

How to remove old VPN configuration

If you've changed VPN providers, remove old configurations:

  1. Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to any old VPN configurations
  3. Tap "Delete VPN" to remove
  4. Only keep configurations for your current VPN provider

💡 Pro tip: After changing VPN location, clear your browser cache or use incognito mode. Some sites cache your previous location and may not update immediately. Also verify your new location at whatismyip.com.

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