You use a VPN to protect your privacy, but how do you know it's actually working? Many users get a false sense of security, assuming that just "turning it on" makes them invisible. Unfortunately, software bugs and misconfigurations can lead to leaks that expose your identity.

Common VPN Leaks

  • DNS Leaks: Even if your web traffic is encrypted, your computer might still send DNS requests (the "phone book" lookup for websites) outside the VPN tunnel directly to your ISP. This reveals your browsing history to your provider.
  • WebRTC Leaks: WebRTC is a browser feature used for real-time communication (like voIP and video chat). It can sometimes bypass the VPN tunnel and reveal your real IP address to websites.
  • IPv6 Leaks: Many VPNs only tunnel IPv4 traffic. If your ISP provides you with an IPv6 address, your traffic might simply bypass the VPN entirely over the IPv6 connection, leaving you exposed.

How to Test for Leaks

Don't just trust the green "Connected" light on your VPN app. We built a dedicated tool to check for all these vulnerabilities. It runs a series of tests to verify your connection security.

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Regularly testing your VPN ensures that you are actually getting the privacy you pay for.