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How to Completely Uninstall ExpressVPN on Mac

To remove ExpressVPN, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. However, simply deleting the application does not remove all associated system configurations or stored data.

Last updated: October 31, 20262 min read

Remove ExpressVPN and everything it leaves behind

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

Manual cleanup steps

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

Everything ExpressVPN keeps on your Mac

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

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

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

What ExpressVPN leaves behind

Specific to ExpressVPN

Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind a VPN configuration and network extension registered with macOS. It also retains a folder at ~/Library/Application Support/ExpressVPN containing settings, logs, and cache. These remaining components typically occupy 100 MB – 1 GB. Because the app stores only settings and logs locally, these files remain until manually deleted.

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 is tied to your ExpressVPN account and continues after the app is removed.

Preparing to remove ExpressVPN

Before removal, ensure you have handled your active connection and account status. Since the subscription is tied to your account rather than the software, removing the app will not stop billing. You must manage the service membership separately if it is no longer needed. Finally, check System Settings to clear lingering network entries.

Disconnect and sign out of the appCancel the subscription separately if no longer neededQuit the app before removing its filesRemove leftover entries in System Settings > VPN

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Removing the wrong thing	Easy to delete the wrong folder	Goes 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 ExpressVPN is installed, so remove them after the app.

Does deleting the app cancel my subscription?

No, your subscription continues because it is tied to your account, not the local installation.

Why are there still VPN profiles in my settings after uninstalling?

The network extension and VPN configuration stay registered until you remove them manually from System Settings.