This guide will help uninstall NymVPN on macOS and ensure all files and directories are properly removed from macOS.
For versions 2.0.0 and newer
If you need to completely remove NymVPN from your Mac for newer releases, follow these steps.
1. Disconnect and logout
Open NymVPN and click Disconnect. Then log out of your account. Make sure to keep your mnemonic (recovery phrase) safe before logging out.
2. Quit NymVPN
In the app menu, select Quit NymVPN, and confirm when prompted.
3. Remove NymVPN and associated files
Use App Cleaner or an equivalent uninstaller tool to remove NymVPN and any related files. Afterward, empty your Trash.
4. Stop active helper processes
Open Activity Monitor, find the process named net.nymtech.vpn.helper, and force quit it if it’s running.
5. Remove NymVPN from login items and extensions
Go to System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions. If NymVPN appears in the list, toggle it off.
6. Delete remaining files via terminal
Open Terminal and enter the following commands one at a time. You’ll be asked to confirm with your admin password.
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/nym-vpnd/
sudo rm -rf /etc/nym/
sudo rm -rf /var/run/nym-vpn.sock
sudo sfltool resetbtmIf you prefer to delete files manually, reveal hidden folders in Finder by pressing Cmd + Shift + . and navigate to the paths above.
Following this, it's also a good idea to restart your device to remove any leftover files.
For versions older than 2.0.0
1. Disconnect and quit NymVPN
Click the Disconnect button, then quit the NymVPN app.
If the app is unresponsive, force quit it:
- Go to the 🍏 Apple menu in the top left corner of the Finder and select “Force Quit…”, then choose NymVPN and click Force Quit.
- Alternatively, press Command + Option + Esc on your keyboard to open the Force Quit menu.
2. Delete the NymVPN app
You can go to your Application folder, and then go ahead and drag the NymVPN app to the Trash.
3. Remove the NymVPN files and daemon
Reveal hidden folders on macOS
To reveal hidden folders on macOS, press Command + Shift + . (period) on your keyboard. Hidden files and folders will appear as slightly transparent items.
Once you have finished the necessary steps, please press Command + Shift + . again to hide them.
Delete NymVPN files and folders
Navigate to the following folders and drag the files or folders to the Trash.
- Macintosh HD > Library > LaunchDaemons > net.nymtech.vpn.helper
- Macintosh HD > Library > PrivilegedHelperTools > net.nymtech.vpn.helper
- Macintosh HD > private (hidden folder) > var > lib > nym-vpnd
- Macintosh HD > Users > [your username] > Library (hidden folder) > net.nymtech.vpn
- Macintosh HD > Users > [your username] > Library (hidden folder) > HTTPStorages > net.nymtech.vpn
- Macintosh HD > Users > [your username] > Library (hidden folder) > Preferences > net.nymtech.vpn
For some files, you may need to confirm the deletion by entering your device password when prompted.
Alternative: Use a dedicated uninstaller app
Use a dedicated app like AppCleaner or CleanMyMac to uninstall NymVPN. Note: These apps may not detect all NymVPN files, so be sure to manually locate and delete any remaining files.
You may need to enter your device password when prompted.
Alternative: Use the Terminal
Open the Terminal (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal).
Run the following command to delete the NymVPN app:
sudo rm -rf /Applications/NymVPN.appThen remove the related files (see the list above) using:
sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/net.nymtech.vpn.helper.plist
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/nym-vpnd/
sudo rm -rf /etc/nym/
sudo rm -rf /var/run/nym-vpn.sockYou may need to enter your device password when prompted. Proceed with caution: Deleting system files via Terminal is irreversible.