Uninstalling Urban VPN completely

To remove Urban VPN from your device, you need to uninstall the application itself through your device's settings or control panel. The steps differ depending on whether you use Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android. Urban VPN runs as a background application, so simply closing it is not enough — you must go through the full uninstall process to stop it from running.

Before you uninstall, close the Urban VPN application completely. On Windows and Mac, look for the Urban VPN icon in your system tray or menu bar and right-click it, then select "Quit" or "Exit". On mobile devices, swipe the app away from your recent apps list or force-close it through Settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Urban VPN must be uninstalled through your device's settings or control panel — closing the app alone does not remove it.
  • On Windows, use Add or Remove Programs; on Mac, drag the app to Trash; on iPhone and Android, hold the app icon and select Remove or Uninstall.
  • After uninstalling, restart your device to clear any remaining VPN connections and restore normal internet settings.
  • Check your browser extensions separately, as Urban VPN may have installed a browser add-on that requires separate removal.

Removing Urban VPN on Windows

Open the Start menu and type "Add or Remove Programs" into the search box, then click the result. Scroll through the list of installed applications until you find "Urban VPN". Click it once to select it, then click the "Uninstall" button that appears above the list.

Windows will ask you to confirm the uninstall. Click "Yes" or "Uninstall" when prompted. The removal process usually takes 30 seconds to two minutes. Once it finishes, you may see a message asking whether you want to restart your computer — click "Yes" to complete the process. Restarting clears any remaining VPN connections from your system.

Removing Urban VPN on Mac

Open Finder and click "Applications" in the sidebar. Scroll through the Applications folder until you find "Urban VPN". Right-click the Urban VPN icon and select "Move to Trash". If you see a padlock icon next to the app name, you may need to enter your Mac password to authorize the removal.

After moving Urban VPN to Trash, empty your Trash folder by right-clicking the Trash icon in your dock and selecting "Empty Trash". Restart your Mac to clear any remaining VPN settings. Some users also find it helpful to check the Library folder for leftover Urban VPN files, though this is not required for basic removal.

Removing Urban VPN on iPhone

On your home screen, find the Urban VPN app icon. Press and hold the icon until a menu appears with options. Select "Remove App" or "Remove", then confirm by tapping "Remove from Home Screen" or "Delete App". If you see a message asking whether you want to delete the app data, tap "Delete" to remove everything associated with the app.

After removal, go to Settings, then General, then VPN and Device Management. Look for any Urban VPN profiles listed there and tap "Delete VPN" if you see one. This step removes any VPN configuration that may still be active on your phone even after the app is gone.

Removing Urban VPN on Android

Open your Settings app and scroll down to find "Apps" or "Applications". Tap it, then search for "Urban VPN" in the list. Tap the Urban VPN entry, then tap "Uninstall" and confirm by tapping "OK" when Android asks if you want to remove the app.

After uninstalling, go back to Settings and look for "VPN" or "Network" settings. Tap "VPN" and check whether Urban VPN still appears in your list of configured VPNs. If it does, tap it and select "Forget" or "Remove" to delete the VPN profile. Restart your phone to ensure all VPN connections are cleared.

Checking for Urban VPN browser extensions

Urban VPN often installs a browser extension in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari alongside the main application. Even after uninstalling the app, this extension may still be active. Open your web browser and look for the Urban VPN icon in your toolbar or extension area.

In Chrome, click the three-dot menu in the top right, select "More Tools", then "Extensions". Find Urban VPN in the list and click the trash icon to remove it. In Firefox, click the menu button (three horizontal lines), select "Add-ons and Extensions", find Urban VPN, and click "Remove". In Safari, go to Safari menu, select "Preferences", click "Extensions", find Urban VPN, and click "Uninstall". After removing the extension, restart your browser.

Verifying Urban VPN is completely removed

After uninstalling, restart your device fully. Once it boots back up, check your internet connection — it should now route through your normal internet service provider instead of through a VPN tunnel. You can verify this by visiting a website like whatismyipaddress.com and confirming that your IP address matches your location.

Open your device's network settings and confirm that no VPN is listed as active. On Windows, go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Network. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > VPN and Device Management. On Android, go to Settings > Network > VPN. If Urban VPN no longer appears in any of these locations, the removal is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will uninstalling Urban VPN affect my internet speed?

No. Removing Urban VPN restores your normal internet connection, which typically runs faster than a VPN connection because data no longer travels through an extra server. Your speed should return to whatever your internet service provider normally delivers.

What if Urban VPN won't uninstall or keeps coming back?

On Windows, restart your computer in Safe Mode, then try uninstalling again — this prevents Urban VPN from running in the background and blocking its own removal. On Mac, use the Finder search to look for any remaining Urban VPN files and delete them manually. On mobile devices, if the app won't uninstall, restart your phone and try again.

Do I need to do anything special with my passwords after removing Urban VPN?

Urban VPN does not store your passwords, so uninstalling it does not affect your login information. However, if you used Urban VPN to mask your location while logging into accounts, those accounts may now show login activity from your real location, which some services flag as unusual. This is normal and does not indicate a security problem.

Can I reinstall Urban VPN later if I change my mind?

Yes. You can download Urban VPN again from its official website or from your device's app store whenever you want. Reinstalling does not require any special steps — it works the same as the first installation.

Why does my browser still show Urban VPN after I uninstalled the app?

The browser extension installed separately from the main application. You must remove it through your browser's extension settings, not just by uninstalling the app. Check the browser extension removal steps in the section above for your specific browser.