How can I turn off Hotspot Shield?

Turning off Hotspot Shield varies based on the platform you are using, but the general steps involve accessing the application's main interface. If it's on a computer, one commonly opens the Hotshell Shield app and clicks on the disconnect or stop button, which is usually represented by an on/off toggle or a prominent disconnect button within the app. On a mobile device, one normally taps on the Hotspot Shield app icon to open it and then taps on the same type of on/off toggle or disconnect button to turn off the VPN connection. Additionally, if Hotspot Shield is set to launch at startup or connect automatically, these settings can often be adjusted within the application's preferences or settings menu. In case the app becomes unresponsive or fails to disconnect, closing the application through task manager on PC or force stopping it on mobile may be necessary. If one desires to disable it completely, uninstalling or removing the app from the device will effectively turn off Hotspot Shield permanently until reinstalled.