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How to turn off PIA MACE on Private Internet Access

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Also called: PIA MACE

PIA guide (opens in a new tab)
  1. Open the PIA app → Settings. On desktop it’s the ⋮ menu, on Android the ☰ menu.
  2. Go to Privacy.
  3. Turn PIA MACE off.

iPhone and iPad

MACE is a Safari content blocker there. iOS Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions → PIA VPN → turn off Allow Extension.

MACE only works while you’re connected. A blocked site’s address looks up as 127.0.0.2. The Google Play version doesn’t have MACE.