Why Does My Device Switch from Wi-Fi to Cellular When Connecting to the VPN?

When connecting to the VPN, you may notice that your device temporarily switches from Wi-Fi to cellular data before reconnecting to Wi-Fi. This is expected behavior and is part of the process required to establish a secure VPN connection.

Why Does This Happen?

When a VPN connection is initiated, the device must reconfigure its network settings to securely route all traffic through the VPN tunnel. This process includes:

• Resetting the existing network connection to apply new routing rules.

• Enforcing encryption protocols to protect your data.

• Ensuring there are no potential data leaks outside the VPN tunnel.

As a result, your device may momentarily disconnect from Wi-Fi, causing it to switch to cellular data before re-establishing the connection.

If you experience persistent connectivity issues beyond this expected behavior, try restarting your device or contacting support for further assistance.