[Feature request] Option to set location to 'blank' after disconnect to avoid accidental reconnects

[johkneisl]

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Feature description

Status Quo: After manually disconnecting from a server/location, that location remains set as the default. When a user connects again without manually changing their location, they will instantly be connected to a server in their last chosen location.

Proposal: An option in the settings that sets the location to 'blank', when the user manually disconnects from a VPN server. Consequently, a reconnection is not possible without manually picking a location first.

Reasoning: Some people use different locations/servers to keep their online activities, possibly on the same platform, apart. And in particular to keep the traces they leave apart. Right now, it's very convenient to reconnect, for instance via a small icon in the status bar. When not paying attention, or in case of an accidental click, this might lead to accidental reconnects with the previous location still being set as the default. Some users might prefer less convenience, and more safety against careless mistakes.

Alternative solutions

Force yourself to always look at the whole app interface, which minimizes the risk.
Do not start the app minimized, disable tray icon.

Type of feature

• Better privacy/anonymity
• Better at circumventing censorship
• Easier to use
• Other

Operating System

• Android
• iOS
• Windows
• macOS
• Linux