This guide will show you how to resolve the issue of the VPN not remembering the location you last connected to on the ExpressVPN apps for Android and iOS.

By default, ExpressVPN shows you the last connection in the Location Picker. The Location Picker is the widget located underneath On button. on the ExpressVPN apps for Android and iOS.ExpressVPN mobile app, showing the Location Picker highlighted.

ExpressVPN won’t show you the last connection in your Location Picker if Fastest Location auto-pick is toggled on in the ExpressVPN apps for Android and iOS. When enabled, Fastest Location auto-pick automatically shows the Fastest Location in your Location Picker when you disconnect from your current VPN server location.

If you want the last VPN server location you connected to appear in your location picker, you need to toggle Fastest Location auto-pick off.

How to turn off Faster Location auto-pick

In the ExpressVPN app for Android or iOS, tap Profile and toggle Fastest Location auto-pick off.The Profile tab in the ExpressVPN mobile app, with a highlighted "Fastest Location auto-pick" option.

The location picker will now default to the last VPN server location you connected to when you disconnect from the VPN.

If you are still experiencing issues with the VPN not remembering your location after disconnecting, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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