How can I tell if Mozilla VPN is connected?

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Mozilla VPN displays visual indicators of its current status both in the toolbar and the application's home screen, making it easy to know whether your online activity is protected or not. These status indicators allow you to confirm when your navigation is private and secure.

VPN is on: secure and private

This status indicates that your VPN is up and running, and your online activity is protected.

  • Toolbar icon:
    VPN status icon is on
  • Application:
    VPN application is on

VPN is on: no signal – check connection

This status indicates that even though your VPN is turned on, there is currently no connection between your device and our encrypted servers. To troubleshoot connection issues, check this article.

  • Toolbar icon:
    VPN is on - check connection
  • Application:
    VPN application is on - check connection

VPN is on: unstable – check connection

This status indicates the connection between your device and the VPN is unstable. To troubleshoot connection issues, check this article.

  • Toolbar icon:
    VPN application is on - unstable
  • Application:
    VPN application is on- unstable

VPN is off

This status indicates your VPN is disabled and your online activity is not protected.

  • Toolbar icon:
    VPN is off
  • Application:
    VPN application is off

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