Toggle VPN through on Home Screen (one click for enable/disable)

VPN
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Through this shortcut, you will be able to Enable/Disable VPN through one click from the Home Screen. (Link at bottom)

I’m not sure if this has been done earlier, but I’ve had a tough time finding an option to work for my use. I hope this is helpful to someone who needs it. You can club this setup with opening apps under automation to make it easier for you.

Requirements:

  1. Actions app by Sindre Sorhus (the savior):
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/actions/id1586435171

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Shortcut Setup:

Link to shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/7de0abcfb80148148927ac997975b1fc
Download the Actions app before using this link.

Limitations:
This will not work if the Actions app is unable to detect your VPN. Most VPNs work, however.

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there is literally an action “Toggle VPN” in Shortcuts, no need to use the app Actions. Here is my Toggle VPN Shortcut - just one action:

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You don’t need to check if connected to VPN. Tap where it says Connect / Disconnect and set it to Toggle.

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I don‘t want to rely on another app. To check if I am connected to my home network, I check my IP:

Not failproof though. I also tried sending a Get call towards my router, but I can‘t set the timeout for the call so it is not useful :frowning:

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Owl-VPN has widgets

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This is what I was looking for without needing another app! Thanks for the tip.

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Can confirm. Now, how to add this as a control center toggle?

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For whatever reason, that often does not work always for me. Takes 2-3 iterations for it to work at times.

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I use a vpn connection shortcut with a location based focus automation btw. If I am not at home enable VPN and vice versa. To be sure I’ll get a notification whether I am or not connected to VPN.

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Use a wait command for 5-10 seconds since VPN needs a bit time for to connect. Disconnecting should be immediately though.

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Ah this tracks! Thanks kind stranger