If you’re looking for a way to disable the Verizon Smart Family VPN service, this blog post will show you how. We’ll walk you through the steps necessary to turn off the VPN service, so you can get back to using your device without any restrictions.
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Introduction
This article will show you how to turn off Verizon Smart Family VPN. Smart Family is a feature of Verizon that allows you to monitor and control your family’s online activity. The VPN feature is an optional add-on that can be used to encrypt your family’s internet traffic and protect their privacy.
If you decide that you no longer want to use the VPN feature, you can easily disable it from the Smart Family dashboard. Here’s how:
1. Log in to your Verizon Smart Family account.
2. Click on the “Settings” tab.
3. Scroll down to the “VPN” section and click on the “Disable” button.
4. Confirm that you want to disable the VPN by clicking on the “Yes, disable VPN” button.
That’s all there is to it! Once you’ve disabled the VPN, your family’s internet traffic will no longer be encrypted or protected by Verizon Smart Family.
What is Verizon Smart Family VPN?
Verizon Smart Family VPN is a feature that allows you to control how your children access the internet on their devices. When it is turned on, all of their traffic will be routed through a secure VPN server that you can monitor and manage. This can be useful for ensuring that they are not visiting inappropriate websites, or for keeping them safe while they are online.
Unfortunately, this feature can also be problematic if you want to use certain apps or services that are blocked by the VPN. In these cases, you may need to turn off Verizon Smart Family VPN in order to access the content you want. luckily, doing this is fairly simple.
How to disable Verizon Smart Family VPN
Turning off the Smart Family VPN is a two step process. The first step is to cancel the subscription from the app, and the second step is to disable the VPN in the settings.
Method 1: From the App
If you’re the account owner or manager, you can turn off the Verizon Smart Family app’s VPN feature from the app.
1. Open the Verizon Smart Family app.
2. Tap the child you want to manage.
3. Tap VPN Settings.
4. Toggle VPN to Off.
Method 2: From the Website
1. Open a web browser and go to vzw.com/mysmartfamily.
2. Enter your Verizon login credentials and sign in.
3. Select the parent account.
4. Hover over the Products tab and select Verizon Smart Family.
5. Click the Manage button next to the child you want to remove the VPN from.
6. Toggle off the VPN switch next to Allow app and website blocking if it’s ON .
7. Click Save .
How to delete the Verizon Smart Family VPN app
If you’re no longer using the Verizon Smart Family app, you can delete it from your device. Once you delete the app, any settings or profiles you created will also be deleted.
Here’s how to delete the Verizon Smart Family VPN app from your iOS device:
1. Tap and hold the Verizon Smart Family VPN app icon on your home screen.
2. Tap the x that appears.
3. Tap Delete when prompted.
Conclusion
These steps should turn off the VPN service on your device. If you have any further questions, you can always contact Verizon customer support for assistance.