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This guide will show you how to uninstall or remove the ExpressVPN app on various devices. Click on your device from the list below to jump to the steps you need.

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Windows

The below instructions are for Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Windows 11

There are several ways to uninstall the ExpressVPN app on Windows 11.

Uninstall from Start menu

  1. Click Window's Start button. and look for the ExpressVPN app.Windows 11 Start menu showing "ExpressVPN" icon highlighted inside a teal box.
  2. Right-click the ExpressVPN app and select Uninstall. You will then be taken to the Installed apps section.Windows 11 Start menu showing the right-click context menu for the ExpressVPN app, with the "Uninstall" option highlighted inside a teal box.
  3. Click next to the ExpressVPN app and select Uninstall.Windows 11 Settings app displaying the Installed apps page with an expanded menu for ExpressVPN, showing the "Uninstall" option highlighted inside a teal box.

Uninstall from Settings

  1. Click Window's Start button. > Settings Settings icon..Windows 11 Start menu showing the "Settings" icon and the taskbar Start button highlighted inside teal boxes.
  2. Select Apps > Installed apps.Windows 11 Settings window showing the navigation sidebar with "Apps" highlighted, and the "Installed apps" option highlighted inside a teal box.
  3. Find the ExpressVPN app, then click  > Uninstall.Windows 11 Settings app displaying the Installed apps list, with the ExpressVPN menu expanded and "Uninstall" highlighted inside a teal box.

Uninstall from Control Panel

  1. In search on the taskbar, type Control Panel and select it from the results.Windows 11 Start menu search interface showing "Control Panel" as the best match, highlighted inside a teal box.
  2. Click Programs and Features.Windows Control Panel showing all items in large icon view, with the "Programs and Features" option highlighted inside a teal box.
  3. Find the ExpressVPN app and click Uninstall.Windows Programs and Features window showing an installed software list, with "ExpressVPN" highlighted inside a teal box.
Windows 10

There are two ways to uninstall the ExpressVPN app on Windows 10.

Uninstall from Settings

  1. Select Window's Start button. , then select the Settings cog.Windows 10 Start menu sidebar showing a gear-shaped settings icon highlighted inside a teal box above the power button.
  2. Choose Apps.Windows 10 Settings home window showing system categories, with the "Apps" icon highlighted inside a teal box.
  3. Click Apps & features, type “ExpressVPN” into the search bar, and hit Uninstall.Windows 10 Settings Apps & features page showing ExpressVPN in the search results, with the "Uninstall" button highlighted inside a teal box.

Uninstall from Control Panel

  1. In the search box on the taskbar, type “Control Panel” and click on it.Windows 10 search bar showing "control panel" typed in, with the Control Panel best match highlighted inside a teal box.
  2. Under Programs, click on the Uninstall a program option.Windows 10 Control Panel window showing main categories, with the "Programs" option highlighted inside a teal box.
  3. Right-click ExpressVPN and select Uninstall. Then follow the directions on the screen.Windows Programs and Features window showing installed software, with the "ExpressVPN" row and its "Uninstall" context menu highlighted inside a teal box.

If you see that ExpressVPN is still listed as an available connection after uninstalling:

  1. Click Window's Start button. , and then press Windows key + R to launch the Run command.
  2. Type ncpa.cpl on the Run command and then press Enter to go to your Network Connections window.
  3. On your Network Connections window, right-click the WAN Miniport labeled ExpressVPN.
  4. Click Delete.
  5. From your Windows desktop, go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
  6. If you see ExpressVPN as an available connection, delete it.

 

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Mac

To remove the ExpressVPN app from your Mac computer:

  1. Open the ExpressVPN app.
  2. Click the Profile tab, scroll down to Actions, and click Uninstall ExpressVPN.
    ExpressVPN app interface showing a highlighted "Profile" tab on the left sidebar and "Uninstall ExpressVPN" option under Actions.
  3. You will be prompted to enter your Mac computer’s password. Enter your password, then click Install Helper.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Android

To uninstall ExpressVPN on your Android device:

  1. Tap and hold the ExpressVPN icon on the home screen. Then tap Info icon. .Mobile home screen showing the ExpressVPN app shortcut menu, with the app info icon (the letter 'i' inside a circle) highlighted by a green box.
  2. Tap Uninstall, then tap OK.Android "App info" screen for ExpressVPN, with the "Uninstall" button at the bottom highlighted in a green box.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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iOS

To remove ExpressVPN on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod:

  1. Tap and hold the ExpressVPN icon until the app icons vibrate. Tap Remove App.iOS home screen displaying the ExpressVPN app context menu, with the "Remove App" option highlighted by a green box.
  2. Tap Delete App to remove the app. The app is now deleted from your device.iOS confirmation pop-up for removing ExpressVPN, with the "Delete App" option highlighted inside a green box.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Apple TV

To remove ExpressVPN on your Apple TV:

  1. Find the ExpressVPN app on your Apple TV’s home screen, then press and hold the clickpad center (Siri Remote 2nd generation or later) or touch surface (Siri Remote 1st generation).
  2. Select Delete App.Apple TV home screen with the ExpressVPN app selected and its quick action menu open, highlighting the "Delete App" option in a green box.
  3. Select Delete or Offload.Apple TV "Remove ExpressVPN?" confirmation prompt displaying deletion options, with the red "Delete" button highlighted by a green box.

Offload removes the app from the Home Screen to free up storage. However, your Apple TV will retain the ExpressVPN app’s data in case you install it again.

Delete also deletes the ExpressVPN app’s data. You can download the app again, but the stored data may not be restored.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Android TV

To uninstall ExpressVPN on your Android TV:

  1. Go to Apps and find ExpressVPN.Android TV interface showing the top navigation menu, with the "Apps" tab highlighted by a green box.
  2. Select and hold the ExpressVPN app, then select Uninstall.Android TV app screen showing an app grid with the ExpressVPN context menu open, highlighting the "Uninstall" option in a green box.
  3. Select OK. The app is now deleted from your Android TV.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Fire TV

To uninstall ExpressVPN on your Fire TV:

  1. On your Fire device, go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications.
  2. Scroll down the list to find ExpressVPN.
  3. Select Uninstall > Uninstall. The app is now removed from your Fire device.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Linux

ExpressVPN GUI app for Linux

To uninstall the ExpressVPN GUI app for Linux:

  1. Click Profile.
  2. Scroll down to Actions and click Uninstall ExpressVPN.
  3. The Terminal will open. Type y to proceed with uninstalling the app.
  4. Enter your Linux device’s password.
  5. Once uninstalled, press any key to continue.

ExpressVPN CLI for Linux

To uninstall the ExpressVPN app for Linux via the CLI, locate the app installation file and run the command:

expressvpn-uninstall.sh

Legacy Linux app

To uninstall ExpressVPN on Linux, run the following commands depending on your Linux distro:

Ubuntu / Debian / Mint:

sudo dpkg -r expressvpn

Ubuntu terminal window showing command-line examples for ExpressVPN, with the command sudo dpkg -r expressvpn entered at the prompt and highlighted by a green box.

Fedora:

sudo dnf remove expressvpn

 

Arch:

pacman -R expressvpn

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Chromebook

To uninstall ExpressVPN on Chromebook:

  1. On your desktop, select "Google Play" icon..Chromebook taskbar displaying multiple application icons, with the Google Play Store icon highlighted inside a green box.
  2. In the Play Store search bar, search for ExpressVPN. Select ExpressVPN. Click Uninstall.Google Play Store listing page for ExpressVPN, showing app details with the "Uninstall" button highlighted in a green box next to the "Open" button.
  3. Click OK to uninstall. The app is now removed from your device.Google Play Store uninstallation confirmation dialog box asking "Do you want to uninstall this app?", with the "OK" button highlighted by a green box next to the "Cancel" button.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Routers

You can find the guide for restoring the original firmware of a router running ExpressVPN here.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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