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Can I delete CyberGhost VPN from my Mac?

Yes, you can delete it

You can delete CyberGhost VPN from your Mac without losing your subscription, as it remains tied to your account. However, removing the application does not automatically delete local data folders or deregister the VPN configuration from System Settings.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

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CyberGhost VPN data usually takes 100 MB – 1 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: CyberGhost VPN
Typical data size: 100 MB – 1 GB
Category: VPN
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/CyberGhost

What you lose and what you keep when deleting CyberGhost VPN

Specific to CyberGhost VPN

Your subscription and account details stay active in the cloud, so you do not lose access to your service. The app stores settings and logs locally in ~/Library/Application Support/CyberGhost, which remain on your drive after uninstallation. Typically, this data ranges from 100 MB – 1 GB and persists until you manually remove the folder. Your personal documents are untouched, but the VPN profile registered in macOS stays active unless you explicitly remove it from System Settings.

Where your CyberGhost VPN data lives

CyberGhost VPN keeps none of your own files in its folders; what it stores is rebuilt automatically or comes from your account.

~/Library/Application Support/CyberGhost App data · app settings, logs and cache Yes, once the app is gone

Account and sync: Your subscription belongs to your CyberGhost account and continues after the app is removed.

What to do before deleting CyberGhost VPN

To ensure a clean removal, you must first disconnect any active sessions and log out of your account within the app. Next, navigate to System Settings > VPN and remove any leftover CyberGhost entries to clear the network extension. If you wish to stop paying for the service, cancel your subscription separately through your account portal. Finally, quit the app completely before removing its files to prevent background processes from interfering.

Disconnect from the server and log out inside the app.Remove CyberGhost entries in System Settings > VPN.Cancel your subscription separately if you no longer need it.Quit the app completely before removing its files.

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How to delete CyberGhost VPN completely

Quit CyberGhost VPN, move it to the Trash, then remove what it left in ~/Library/Application Support/CyberGhost. The full step-by-step guide:

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Frequently asked questions

Will deleting CyberGhost VPN delete my files?

No. Removing the app doesn't touch documents you saved in other folders. Only the app and, if you remove them, its own support files are deleted.

Will my saved server lists remain if I reinstall later?

No, because settings and server preferences are stored locally and are not synced to your account.

Does deleting the app stop my subscription billing?

No, you must cancel your subscription separately through your account settings to stop future charges.