How to uninstall NymVPN on macOS?

This guide will help uninstall NymVPN on macOS and ensure all files and directories are properly removed from macOS.

On macOS, NymVPN consists of two parts:

• The app (client) – the visual interface for accessing NymVPN;
• The daemon or helper – is responsible for network operations and connectivity.

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.app

Then remove the related files (see the list above) using:

sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/net.nymtech.vpn.helper.plist
sudo rm [NymVPN files paths]
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/nym-vpnd

You may need to enter your device password when prompted. Proceed with caution: Deleting system files via Terminal is irreversible.