Where Does AdGuard VPN Store Settings?
AdGuard VPN keeps server locations, exclusions, and kill-switch settings in the app with the subscription in your account. Log in to sync.
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AdGuard VPN routes traffic through account-linked locations. Server favorites, per-app exclusions, kill-switch behavior, and protocol choices sync through the AdGuard account across platforms. The subscription covers all devices.
That makes login the migration with exclusions as the errand. Exact behaviors may vary by version. Streaming services block VPN endpoints routinely; exclusions solve more than server-hopping does. DNS filtering pairs nicely with VPN. Location picker pings servers live.
Where AdGuard VPN stores this, by platform
%appdata%\AdGuard VPN\
Settings sync via AdGuard account. Exact folder names may vary by version. Test for leaks after exclusion changes.
~/Library/Application Support/AdGuard VPN/
Same account model as Windows. Kill-switch behavior follows the login. Reinstalls restore on login.
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.adguard.vpn/files
Mobile settings sync with desktop. Split tunneling needs active connection. Keep the app updated for new locations.
AdGuard VPN app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Same sync model as other platforms. Exclusions cover apps and sites. Reinstalls restore on login.
Frequently asked questions
Do VPN settings sync between devices?
Yes for settings and exclusions on login across desktop and mobile apps. Server favorites arrive too. Reinstalls restore everything; connection stats reset.
How do exclusions work?
Add apps and sites to exclusions so banking and streaming bypass the tunnel. Split tunneling needs the VPN connected to take effect. Test leaks after changing exclusion lists.
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