Message
This device was removed recently
This device was removed recently: what the ForestVPN message cp.link_cooldown means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "This device was removed from that account recently."
What it means
A device that was removed from an account cannot sign in to it again straight away.
What to do
Wait until the date the app shows, or ask someone on the account to add the device with a pairing code.
Why it happens
The waiting period after a removal stops a shared number from being used to cycle devices in and out.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message where the step failed: on the Account, Devices or link screens, and on the console at fvpn.net. The code is cp.link_cooldown.