Message
Could not configure the tunnel
Could not configure the tunnel: what the ForestVPN message ne.settings_rejected means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "Couldn't configure the tunnel."
What it means
The operating system refused the network settings ForestVPN asked for.
What to do
Try again, up to three times. If it still fails, use Report a problem in the app.
Why it happens
Another app or a system policy may hold the network settings.
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 ne.settings_rejected.