How to Turn Off VPN on iPad?
🔍 Quick answer:
To turn off VPN on iPad, open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management and toggle the status switch off. If you have a VPN app installed (NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc.), you can also open the app and tap Disconnect.
Method 1: Turn off VPN from Settings
This is the fastest way. It works whether you're using a VPN app, a manual configuration, or an enterprise profile.
- Open the Settings app
- Tap General
- Tap VPN & Device Management
- Tap VPN
- Toggle the Status switch to off
Method 2: Disconnect from the VPN app
If you're using a VPN app like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Surfshark, the simplest way is to open the app and tap the Disconnect button. The app will stop the connection and iPadOS will show the VPN icon disappear from the status bar.
Method 3: Remove the VPN configuration
If you want to completely remove the VPN (not just disconnect), follow Method 1 above, but instead of toggling off, tap the (i) icon next to the VPN configuration and choose Delete VPN. This removes the profile entirely. You'll need to reinstall it later to use the VPN again.
How to confirm VPN is off
- Status bar: The "VPN" badge disappears from the top of the screen
- Settings: VPN status shows "Not Connected"
- IP check: Open Safari, visit whatismyip.com — your real location should appear
Disable "Connect on Demand"
Some VPN configurations have Connect on Demand enabled, which automatically reconnects the VPN. To disable it: go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → (i) icon next to the VPN, and toggle off Connect On Demand.
💡 Pro tip: Some apps (banking, streaming) may behave oddly with a VPN on. If your banking app is blocked, use split tunneling in your VPN app — it lets you route only specific apps through the VPN, keeping banking apps on your regular connection.
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