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How to Completely Uninstall CyberGhost VPN on Mac

To remove CyberGhost VPN, you can drag the application to the Trash, but this does not fully erase all components. Complete removal requires manually deleting system extensions and local data folders.

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Remove CyberGhost VPN and everything it leaves behind

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

Manual cleanup steps

  1. Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
  2. Move CyberGhost VPN from the Applications folder to the Trash.
  3. Remove the folders CyberGhost VPN left behind, listed in the table below.
  4. Empty the Trash to free up the space.

Everything CyberGhost VPN keeps on your Mac

1 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.

Locations are the standard macOS folders CyberGhost VPN uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

What remains after removing CyberGhost VPN

Specific to CyberGhost VPN

Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind a VPN configuration and network extension registered in macOS. It also retains local settings, logs, and cache located in ~/Library/Application Support/CyberGhost, which typically occupy 100 MB – 1 GB. These files remain on your disk because macOS treats them as separate from the application binary.

Background items
The app adds a VPN configuration and network extension to macOS that stay registered until the app is removed.
Account and sync
Your subscription belongs to your CyberGhost account and continues after the app is removed.

Preparing to uninstall CyberGhost VPN

Before removing the software, ensure you disconnect and log out of your account within the interface. You must then quit the app entirely to allow the system to release its files. Finally, check System Settings to identify the remaining VPN profiles that require manual deletion.

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File sizesYou look them up yourselfShown for every item
Removing the wrong thingEasy to delete the wrong folderGoes to the Trash first, so it can be restored
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Items marked “Yes, once the app is gone” only matter while CyberGhost VPN is installed, so remove them after the app.
Does deleting the app cancel my paid subscription?
No, your subscription belongs to your account and continues even after the app is removed.
Why are there still VPN profiles in my System Settings?
The app registers a specific VPN profile with macOS that stays active until you remove it manually.

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