From e30348d1a2f4805d5ca924824e979759c88a8189 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:44:47 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/8] Update iOS shortcuts docs Document the new Toggle VPN shortcut and revised shortcut names in the iOS AdGuard VPN guide. Also update the custom shortcut example to match the current Shortcuts flow and action labels. --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index b35c2fb16..52dddf7b5 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Shortcuts sidebar_position: 1 sidebar_label: Shortcuts --- -Shortcuts, a tool built into iOS, makes it easy to manage your connections without opening AdGuard VPN. You can place a *Connect* or *Disconnect* shortcut on your Home Screen, in Control Center, or a in a widget, or set up a Siri phrase to connect with your voice. +Shortcuts, a tool built into iOS, makes it easy to manage your connections without opening AdGuard VPN. You can place a *Connect*, *Disconnect*, or *Toggle VPN* shortcut on your Home Screen, in Control Center, or a in a widget, or set up a Siri phrase to connect with your voice. Shortcuts can also include more complex automations. For example, your banking app might not work with a VPN on, but you always want it on for Instagram, or you want your VPN to turn off automatically on home Wi-Fi. Shortcuts lets you automate these scenarios. @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Make sure that: ## Connect or disconnect in one tap -AdGuard VPN provides two ready-made shortcuts: *Connect* and *Disconnect*. *Connect* turns on the VPN and connects to your last used location. *Disconnect* turns off the VPN. You’ll find both under *App Shortcuts* in the Shortcuts app. Add either one to any of the three places listed below. +AdGuard VPN provides three ready-made shortcuts: *Connect*, *Disconnect*, *Toggle VPN*. *Connect* turns on the VPN and connects to your last used location. *Disconnect* turns off the VPN. *Toggle VPN* switches between the two: it connects when the VPN is off and disconnects when it's on. You’ll find these shortcuts under *App Shortcuts* in the Shortcuts app. Add either one to any of the three places listed below. ### Home Screen @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The instructions differ on older iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 1. Go to the Shortcuts app and tap the plus (+) button. 2. Tap *Add Action*, go to *Apps* and select *AdGuard VPN*. -3. Choose *Manage VPN connection* and on the following screen, tap *Add to Shortcut*, and *Turn VPN connection On*. +3. Choose the shortcut you need: *Connect to VPN*, *Disconnect from VPN*, or *Toggle VPN connection*. ![Add shortcut](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/shortcut-combined.png) @@ -65,8 +65,9 @@ Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your iOS version. If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a custom shortcut that will turn on AdGuard VPN and open the app you want to open — all in one tap. Here’s how to set it up. 1. Open the Shortcuts app, tap the plus (+) button, and search for AdGuard VPN. Add the *VPN status* action. -2. Add an If action. Inside it, add *Open App* and set it to the app you want — for example, YouTube. -3. Under *Otherwise*, add three actions in order: *AdGuard VPN* → *Turn VPN Connection On*, *Wait* (set to 2 seconds), and *Open App* (same app as above). +2. Add an *If* action. Shortcuts fills the condition in for you: it takes the VPN status from the previous step and compares it with *Connected*. Inside it, add *Open App* and set it to the app you want — for example, YouTube. + ![]() +3. Under *Otherwise*, add three actions in order: *AdGuard VPN* → *Connect to VPN*, *Wait* (set to 2 seconds), and *Open App* (same app as above). 4. Tap the name at the top to set a custom icon and name, then test the shortcut with the play button. 5. Add the shortcut to the Home Screen by tapping the name and selecting *Add to Home Screen*. From 5772235866ef3ea9f3252214c1a5b2b2e983be2a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:47:07 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/8] fix markdown --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index 52dddf7b5..e7f7e4934 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a cust 1. Open the Shortcuts app, tap the plus (+) button, and search for AdGuard VPN. Add the *VPN status* action. 2. Add an *If* action. Shortcuts fills the condition in for you: it takes the VPN status from the previous step and compares it with *Connected*. Inside it, add *Open App* and set it to the app you want — for example, YouTube. - ![]() 3. Under *Otherwise*, add three actions in order: *AdGuard VPN* → *Connect to VPN*, *Wait* (set to 2 seconds), and *Open App* (same app as above). 4. Tap the name at the top to set a custom icon and name, then test the shortcut with the play button. 5. Add the shortcut to the Home Screen by tapping the name and selecting *Add to Home Screen*. From ae3916061dd203e9d7c09d61dbe0aaeb117a2b03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:54:25 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 3/8] change screenshot --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index e7f7e4934..6eba34d62 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ AdGuard VPN provides three ready-made shortcuts: *Connect*, *Disconnect*, *Toggl To set up a shortcut on your Home Screen, follow the quick instructions in the AdGuard VPN app. (*Settings* → *Shortcuts* → *Add shortcuts to the Home Screen*). -![In-app instructions *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/in-app-home-screen.png) +![In-app instructions *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/in_app_instructions.png) The instructions differ on older iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 16: From a3306de1ddcaf966447d4bbae46b3cda3f988361 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:15:16 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 4/8] change screenshots --- .../adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 19 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index 6eba34d62..a3fd536f4 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -25,19 +25,20 @@ To set up a shortcut on your Home Screen, follow the quick instructions in the A ![In-app instructions *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/in_app_instructions.png) -The instructions differ on older iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 16: +The instructions differ on older iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 26: 1. Go to the Shortcuts app and tap the plus (+) button. -2. Tap *Add Action*, go to *Apps* and select *AdGuard VPN*. -3. Choose the shortcut you need: *Connect to VPN*, *Disconnect from VPN*, or *Toggle VPN connection*. +2. Select *AdGuard VPN*. +3. Choose the shortcut you need: *Connect to VPN*, *Disconnect from VPN*, *Toggle VPN connection*, or *VPN status*. -![Add shortcut](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/shortcut-combined.png) +![Add shortcut](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_shortcut.png) Here’s how to add the shortcut to your Home Screen. 1. Long press the shortcut and tap *Share* → *Add to Home Screen*. 2. Customize the shortcut name and icon if you need to, then tap *Add*. The shortcut will appear on your Home Screen as a 1x1 icon. -![Add to Home Screen](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/homescreen-combined.png) + +![Add to Home Screen](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_to_home_screen.png) ### Control Сenter @@ -49,7 +50,7 @@ You can add an AdGuard VPN shortcut to the Control Center for quick access from Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your iOS version. -![Add shortcut to Control Center](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/control-center-combined.png) +![Add shortcut to Control Center](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_to_control_center.png) ### Widget @@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your iOS version. 3. Tap *Add Widget*. 4. While in edit mode, tap the widget to open the configuration menu, set *Folder* to *Custom*, and assign *Connect* to one slot and *Disconnect* to the other. -![Add shortcut as widget](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/widgets-combined.png) +![Add shortcut as widget](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_widget.png) ## One tap to open any app with VPN on @@ -70,13 +71,13 @@ If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a cust 4. Tap the name at the top to set a custom icon and name, then test the shortcut with the play button. 5. Add the shortcut to the Home Screen by tapping the name and selecting *Add to Home Screen*. -![Add custom shortcut](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/custom-shortcut-combined.png) +![Add custom shortcut](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_custom_shortcut.png) ## Connect or disconnect with Siri In the AdGuard VPN app, go to *General* → *Shortcuts* → *Set up Siri phrases*. You will then have two options: *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*. -![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/siri-combined.png) +![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri.png) Choose *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*, then say the phrase you want, for example “Hey Siri, connect to AdGuard VPN.” Once recorded, say the same phrase to Siri any time to run it. From 45ca7b80db8b471033c816bce65ed282cf1fc636 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:37:58 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 5/8] change screenshot --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index a3fd536f4..a200518ef 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your iOS version. 3. Tap *Add Widget*. 4. While in edit mode, tap the widget to open the configuration menu, set *Folder* to *Custom*, and assign *Connect* to one slot and *Disconnect* to the other. -![Add shortcut as widget](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_widget.png) +![Add shortcut as widget](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/widget.png) ## One tap to open any app with VPN on From 6bb8b91d5f96bb05e8c53b4e95f07e618acc873f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:01:22 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Refine iOS shortcuts documentation Polish the iOS Shortcuts guide with wording and typo fixes, correct the Siri setup path to Settings, update shortcut names in the widget instructions, and improve consistency in the Home Screen and Control Center steps. --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index a200518ef..2e46d90cc 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Shortcuts sidebar_position: 1 sidebar_label: Shortcuts --- -Shortcuts, a tool built into iOS, makes it easy to manage your connections without opening AdGuard VPN. You can place a *Connect*, *Disconnect*, or *Toggle VPN* shortcut on your Home Screen, in Control Center, or a in a widget, or set up a Siri phrase to connect with your voice. +Shortcuts, a tool built into iOS, makes it easy to manage your connections without opening AdGuard VPN. You can place a *Connect*, *Disconnect*, or *Toggle VPN* shortcut on your Home Screen, in Control Center, or in a widget, or set up a Siri phrase to connect with your voice. Shortcuts can also include more complex automations. For example, your banking app might not work with a VPN on, but you always want it on for Instagram, or you want your VPN to turn off automatically on home Wi-Fi. Shortcuts lets you automate these scenarios. @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Make sure that: ## Connect or disconnect in one tap -AdGuard VPN provides three ready-made shortcuts: *Connect*, *Disconnect*, *Toggle VPN*. *Connect* turns on the VPN and connects to your last used location. *Disconnect* turns off the VPN. *Toggle VPN* switches between the two: it connects when the VPN is off and disconnects when it's on. You’ll find these shortcuts under *App Shortcuts* in the Shortcuts app. Add either one to any of the three places listed below. +AdGuard VPN provides three ready-made shortcuts: *Connect*, *Disconnect*, *Toggle VPN*. *Connect* turns on the VPN and connects to your last used location. *Disconnect* turns off the VPN. *Toggle VPN* switches between the two: it connects when the VPN is off and disconnects when it’s on. You’ll find these shortcuts under *App Shortcuts* in the Shortcuts app. Add any of them to the three places listed below. ### Home Screen @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ To set up a shortcut on your Home Screen, follow the quick instructions in the A ![In-app instructions *mobile_border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/in_app_instructions.png) -The instructions differ on older iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 26: +Instructions vary across iOS versions. Here are the instructions for iOS 26: 1. Go to the Shortcuts app and tap the plus (+) button. 2. Select *AdGuard VPN*. @@ -40,11 +40,11 @@ Here’s how to add the shortcut to your Home Screen. ![Add to Home Screen](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/add_to_home_screen.png) -### Control Сenter +### Control Center You can add an AdGuard VPN shortcut to the Control Center for quick access from anywhere on the device. -1. Open Control Сenter. On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top right. On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom. +1. Open Control Center. On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top right. On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom. 2. Long-press an empty area and tap *Add a Control*. 3. Find *Shortcuts* in the list and tap *Run Shortcut*, then tap *Choose* and select your AdGuard VPN shortcut. The shortcut will now appear in your Control Center. @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Note: The exact steps may vary depending on your iOS version. 1. Long-press an empty area on your Home Screen until the apps jiggle, then tap *Edit* in the top-left corner → *Add Widget*. 2. Find *Shortcuts* in the list and choose a widget size. We recommend that you pick one that can display at least two shortcuts. 3. Tap *Add Widget*. -4. While in edit mode, tap the widget to open the configuration menu, set *Folder* to *Custom*, and assign *Connect* to one slot and *Disconnect* to the other. +4. While in edit mode, tap the widget to open the configuration menu, set *Folder* to *Custom*, and assign *Connect to VPN* to one slot and *Disconnect from VPN* to the other. ![Add shortcut as widget](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/vpn/ios/shortcuts/widget.png) @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a cust ## Connect or disconnect with Siri -In the AdGuard VPN app, go to *General* → *Shortcuts* → *Set up Siri phrases*. You will then have two options: *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*. +In the AdGuard VPN app, go to *Settings* → *Shortcuts* → *Set up Siri phrases*. You will then have two options: *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*. ![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri.png) From 281e347e087e63a7a0094d0a3dfaf9bc3ba81747 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:54 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 7/8] change siri screenshot --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index 2e46d90cc..b954751c8 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a cust In the AdGuard VPN app, go to *Settings* → *Shortcuts* → *Set up Siri phrases*. You will then have two options: *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*. -![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri.png) +![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri_connect_en.png) Choose *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*, then say the phrase you want, for example “Hey Siri, connect to AdGuard VPN.” Once recorded, say the same phrase to Siri any time to run it. From 8fc5f151b6a7867fa89e2f435c459ffbae24c750 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: SeverAnna Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:06:13 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 8/8] change siri screenshot --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md index b954751c8..b7aeec6b2 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/features/shortcuts.md @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ If you need the VPN on for a certain app and nothing else, you can create a cust In the AdGuard VPN app, go to *Settings* → *Shortcuts* → *Set up Siri phrases*. You will then have two options: *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*. -![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri_connect_en.png) +![Connect with Siri](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/release_notes/vpn/ios/v2.17/siri_connect.png) Choose *Record a phrase to connect* or *Record a phrase to disconnect*, then say the phrase you want, for example “Hey Siri, connect to AdGuard VPN.” Once recorded, say the same phrase to Siri any time to run it.