Message
Already connected elsewhere
Already connected elsewhere: what the ForestVPN message cp.ticket_in_use means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "Already connected elsewhere."
What it means
The credential for this connection is already in use.
What to do
Connect again. The app asks for a new credential and tries once more.
Why it happens
Two attempts at the same time used the same credential, or the credential belongs to a different location.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message on the connection screen, and in a notification when it affects your connection. The code is cp.ticket_in_use.