How do I Uninstall/ Reinstall the Private Internet Access (PIA) Client (Windows, MacOS, Linux)?

Uninstalling and reinstalling the Private Internet Access (PIA) app can resolve common issues. The app includes a built-in uninstaller for supported versions (v1.0 and above), which allows you to remove or reinstall the app directly.

Stable Clients:  

Steps

1. Check whether you are using a supported version of the PIA app (v1.0 or later).
2. Open the PIA app and look for the built-in uninstall option.
   If available, use it to remove the application.
3. Reinstall the PIA app using the official installer for your operating system.
4. If you use Windows, macOS, or Linux, follow the platform-specific uninstall and reinstall instructions provided in the support guides.
   • Windows:  
     • Windows- Uninstall the PIA App Manually  
     • Windows- Install the PIA App 
   • macOS:  
     • macOS - Uninstalling the PIA App Using the In- Uninstaller 
     • macOS - Installing the PIA App 
   • Linux:  
     • Linux - Uninstalling the PIA App using the In-App Uninstaller 
     • Linux (systemd) - Installing the PIA App 
5. If the built-in uninstaller does not work, uninstall the app manually using the appropriate method for your system:
   • Windows: Use manual uninstallation tools
   • macOS: Use Terminal-based uninstallation
   • Linux: Use Terminal-based uninstallation
6. Reinstall the PIA app after completing the uninstall process.
7. If you experience issues during uninstall or reinstall, contact customer support for assistance.