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title: "How to change the VPN connection protocol for iOS?"
slug: "how-to-change-the-vpn-connection-protocol-for-ios"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-09-08T13:50:54Z
published: 2026-09-08T13:50:54Z
canonical: "help.nordlayer.com/how-to-change-the-vpn-connection-protocol-for-ios"
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# How to change the VPN connection protocol for iOS?

1. Open the NordLayer application on your iOS device and press on the cogwheel in the top right corner.
2. From the **Settings** page head to the **VPN Protocol** section. Disable Select automatically and choose your preferred protocol manually.

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