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How to Completely Uninstall NordVPN on Mac

To uninstall NordVPN, quit the app and drag it from the Applications folder to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove all associated system configurations or local data.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Remove NordVPN and everything it leaves behind

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

Manual cleanup steps

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

Everything NordVPN keeps on your Mac

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

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

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

What NordVPN leaves behind

Specific to NordVPN

Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind a VPN configuration and network extension registered in macOS. It also retains a data folder located at ~/Library/Application Support/NordVPN containing logs, cache, and settings, occupying between 100 MB – 1 GB. These components remain on your disk until deleted manually via the hidden Library folder.

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 Nord Account, so removing the app does not cancel it.

Preparing to remove NordVPN

Before deletion, ensure you are disconnected and logged out of the software. Since different versions install their own profiles, check System Settings > VPN to see if entries persist after removal. Remember that the application resides separately from your account, meaning the subscription stays active regardless of the local installation status.

Cancel auto-renewal in your Nord Account or App Store subscriptionsDisconnect and log out of the appQuit the app before moving it to the TrashRemove remaining VPN entries in System Settings > VPN

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	By hand	With OptiClear
File sizes	You look them up yourself	Shown for every item
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 NordVPN is installed, so remove them after the app.

Does deleting the app cancel my subscription?

No, your subscription belongs to your Nord Account and must be cancelled separately.

Why is there still a VPN profile in my settings after uninstalling?

The app adds a network extension and configuration that may stay registered until manually removed.