Open Orli VPN and press the big button in the middle of the screen; when it says Protected, you’re connected. Press it again to disconnect.
Last checked 8 November 2026 · Orli VPN 1.0 · iOS 17 or later
Step by step.
- Open Orli VPN. It says Not connected, and the button is grey.
- Press the button. It says Connecting for a moment.
- Wait for Protected. The light in the middle of the button turns orange.
- To turn it off, press the button again. It says Not connected.
What the words mean.
- Not connected: Orli VPN is off. The line under it says what pressing the button will do.
- Connecting: Orli VPN is opening its connection.
- Protected: you’re connected, and your connection goes through Orli VPN.
- Switching: Orli VPN is moving you to another country.
It stays on until you turn it off.
Orli VPN stays connected when you lock your iPhone, close the app or move between Wi-Fi and mobile data. It never turns itself on. After you restart your iPhone, open Orli VPN and press the button again.
From Settings.
You can also turn it off in Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → VPN, with the Status switch.
If it didn’t work.
- If pressing the button doesn’t connect, read the line under Not connected. See The connect button stays grey.
- If it says Connecting, then Not connected again, see VPN won’t connect on iPhone.
- Still stuck? Email us at help@orlivpn.com.