Guide
VPN keeps disconnecting on iPhone — handoffs and Auto-connect
Flapping often comes from Wi‑Fi ↔ LTE handoffs, aggressive battery limits, or a protocol that dies mid-session. IKEv2 / Travel profile helps mobility; Auto-connect brings the tunnel back.
What to know
Check Low Power Mode, VPN permission, and whether you are near Free quota (server may drop peers). Smart Connect can recover with another protocol when egress dies.
How to use it
Try Travel profile or IKEv2 on commute. Enable Auto-connect Always if you want aggressive reconnect. Report persistent drops with protocol + network type.
Limits and honest expectations
No VPN holds forever on a dying radio. AirPlane mode toggles will drop tunnels by design.
Key points
- Try Travel profile or IKEv2 on commute. Enable Auto-connect Always if you want aggressive reconnect. Report persistent drops with protocol + network type.
- No VPN holds forever on a dying radio. AirPlane mode toggles will drop tunnels by design.
- Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
- Current plan details always appear in the app
FAQ
What is the main benefit?
Flapping often comes from Wi‑Fi ↔ LTE handoffs, aggressive battery limits, or a protocol that dies mid-session. IKEv2 / Travel profile helps mobility; Auto-connect brings the tunnel back.
How do I start?
Try Travel profile or IKEv2 on commute. Enable Auto-connect Always if you want aggressive reconnect. Report persistent drops with protocol + network type.
What are the limits?
No VPN holds forever on a dying radio. AirPlane mode toggles will drop tunnels by design.
How does Free work?
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app