How to Turn Off VPN Proxy on Fedora: Step-by-Step Guide

Using a VPN or proxy on Fedora is great for privacy. But sometimes, you may need to turn it off. Maybe a website isn’t loading, or you need direct access to a local network. Whatever the reason, turning off a VPN or proxy is simple.

Follow this step-by-step guide to disable your VPN proxy on Fedora easily.

How to Disable VPN on Fedora

Fedora makes it easy to manage your VPN connections. Let’s go step by step.

Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)

1. Click on the Network icon at the top-right corner of your screen.
2. Find your active VPN connection in the dropdown.
3. Click on it, then select Turn Off or Disconnect.

That’s it! Your VPN is now disabled.

Using the Terminal

If you prefer the terminal, Fedora has you covered.

1. Open the Terminal.
2. Type:

nmcli connection show --active

This lists all active connections, including your VPN.

3. Find the VPN name and type:

nmcli connection down VPN_NAME

Replace VPN_NAME with the actual name of your VPN.

Now your VPN is disabled!

How to Disable Proxy on Fedora

Sometimes, a proxy server can interfere with your internet access. Here’s how to turn it off.

From System Settings

1. Open Settings from the application menu.
2. Scroll down and select Network.
3. Click on Proxy.
4. Turn off Automatic Proxy or remove manual proxy settings.

Your system is now proxy-free!

Using the Terminal

You can also disable proxy settings using the terminal.

1. Open the Terminal.
2. Type the following to see if a proxy is set:

env | grep -i proxy

If you see proxy settings, disable them using:

unset http_proxy https_proxy all_proxy

For a permanent change, edit your ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile and remove proxy lines.

Troubleshooting Tips

• VPN Still Connected? Try restarting your computer and checking VPN settings again.
• Cannot Access the Internet? Ensure no firewall rules or other network settings are blocking your connection.
• Proxy Keeps Coming Back? Check if a system-wide proxy is set by your network admin.

Final Thoughts

Disabling a VPN or proxy on Fedora is quick and easy. Whether you’re using the graphical interface or the terminal, you can switch off these settings in just a few steps.

Now you have full control over your network settings. Enjoy seamless browsing!