Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a popular way to secure your activities and data on the internet. VPNs are often used by companies to protect employees' personal and corporate data, as well as by individuals who want to shield their online identity and browser activity from hackers and excessive surveillance.
For decades, the internet has been an integral part of life. It allows us to access information, communicate with the world, purchase goods remotely, and obtain services. However, each day brings more risks and threats related to online activity. In this context, VPN services like R-VPN have become essential.
R-VPN is a modern VPN service that helps users solve numerous online problems and ensures internet security. It enables you to avoid surveillance by hackers and government monitoring agencies, bypass blocks on internet resources, and seamlessly make purchases in online stores and conduct electronic payments.
The R-VPN service offers unlimited access starting from just $4 per month, making it affordable for all users. Furthermore, significant discounts are available for long-term customers, and a free trial version allows you to evaluate all the service's benefits before purchasing.
R-VPN is compatible with all operating systems (Windows, iOS, macOS, Linux, Android) and works with routers, smartphones, and tablets, making it convenient and easy to use. The service guarantees reliable data transfer without bandwidth limitations, using advanced encryption algorithms like WireGuard, L2TP, Shadowsocks, IKEv2, and OpenVPN. This means users can be confident in the security of their data and information on the internet.
Our consultant team is ready to help users with any issues, making the R-VPN service even more attractive. Moreover, subscribers to our Telegram channel and chat can participate in contests, ask questions, and receive gifts. This is an additional bonus for users, highlighting the service's commitment to its customers.
Using the R-VPN service is a reliable way to communicate with users of the global network from anywhere in the world. It also provides secure access to useful online services that might be unavailable due to political or economic sanctions.
However, in some cases, you might need or want to disconnect from your VPN. This is especially relevant when using government online services, such as Gosuslugi in Russia. Disconnecting from a VPN is not difficult, but there are a few points to remember.
If you use a third-party VPN service, the first step is to log into that service's website or application and look for the "Disconnect" button. It might be prominently placed on the service's homepage or within the application's settings menu. Once you disconnect from the third-party VPN service, all your traffic will bypass it and resume transmission through your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) servers as usual.
If you use a built-in VPN—one that is part of the operating system, such as in Windows 10—it might be slightly more complex, as Windows does not prominently display this function in its main user interface.
Generally, to disable a VPN, you need to perform the following steps:
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Open the VPN settings. This can be done by opening your system settings and finding the "Network & Internet" or "VPN" section.
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Locate the connected profile and select it.
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Click the "Disconnect" or "Remove" button.
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Confirm your decision.
Please note that the procedure and methods for accessing VPN settings can vary significantly depending on the operating system, type of device/program (application), and provider. How to disable the VPN in each specific case is briefly described below.
How to Disable VPN on Windows 7
To disable VPN in the legacy Windows 7 operating system, follow these steps:
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Open the "Start" menu (the large button in the lower-left corner of the desktop) and select "Control Panel."
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In the Control Panel window, select the section called "Network and Internet."
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In the "Network and Internet" section, click on the "Set up a new connection or network" link.
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In the list of connections, select the VPN connection.
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Right-click on this connection and select the "Disconnect" menu item.
As a result, the VPN connection will be disabled.
How to Disable VPN on Windows 10
To disable VPN in the Windows 10 operating system, follow these steps:
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Click on the notification panel icon at the bottom of the screen (sometimes located on the side).
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In the dropdown list, find and click on the "Network" link.
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In the "Network" section, find the connected VPN connection and select it.
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In the menu that opens, click on the "Disconnect" item.
After this, the VPN connection will be disabled.
How to Disable VPN on Android
To disable VPN on an Android device (smartphone or tablet), follow these steps:
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Go to the device settings.
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Find the "Security & privacy" section and select it.
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In the "Security & privacy" section, find the "Privacy" subsection and tap on it.
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In the "Privacy" subsection, find the "VPN" item and select it.
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Identify the active VPN connection and tap on the "Disconnect" item.
As a result, the VPN connection will be disabled.
How to Disable VPN on iOS
To disable VPN on an iOS device (e.g., iPhone or iPad), follow these steps:
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Open the device's settings.
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Find the "VPN" section and select it.
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Find the active connection and tap the "Disconnect" button.
As a result, the VPN connection will be disabled.
How to Disable VPN in Any Browser
In most browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Yandex, Safari), there is no direct way to disable VPN through the browser interface. To disable the VPN, you will need to use system tools or the VPN client's control application. Note that some browsers, like Opera, have a built-in VPN connection (blocked in versions for Russian users). In this case, disabling the VPN can be done through the browser settings.
How to Disable VPN in the Opera Browser
To disable VPN in the Opera browser (blocked in versions for Russian users), follow these steps:
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Open the Opera browser menu. To do this, click on the icon with three dots next to the address bar.
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In the browser menu, select the "Settings" section.
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In the "Settings" section, find the "Privacy & security" section and select the "VPN" line.
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In the "VPN" section, click on the "Disable VPN" link.
How to Disable VPN in the Edge and Brave Browsers
To disable VPN in the Microsoft Edge and Brave browsers, perform the same steps as for the Opera browser (see above).
How to Disable VPN in the Internet Explorer Browser
To disable VPN in the Internet Explorer browser, follow these steps:
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Open the Internet Explorer browser menu. To do this, click on the gear icon next to the address bar.
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In the browser menu, select the "Internet options" section.
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In the "Internet options" window, go to the "Connections" tab and click the "LAN settings" button.
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In the "Local Area Network (LAN) Settings" window, uncheck the box for "Use a proxy server for your LAN" if it's related to the VPN setup. Alternatively, you may need to manage VPN connections via the Windows network connections panel as described in the general Windows sections.