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IP results — How to read them
Pass: The shown IP belongs to your VPN server/location. Fail: It shows your ISP/home/office IP.
- Fix fast: Enable kill switch, switch protocol (WireGuard/OpenVPN), reconnect to a different server, update the VPN app.
- IPv6 tip: If unsupported by your VPN, disable IPv6 at OS level to prevent bypasses.
What is an IP leak? • How to fix IP leaks
DNS results — How to read them
Pass: DNS resolvers are your VPN’s. Fail: Resolvers belong to your ISP or unrelated providers.
- Fix fast: Turn on your VPN’s DNS leak protection. Clear DNS cache. On Windows, disable Smart Multi‑Homed Name Resolution; ensure no split‑tunnel app bypasses DNS.
- Alternative: Use your VPN’s DNS or DoH/DoT inside the tunnel (not system/ISP DNS).
DNS leak guide • DNS vs IP vs WebRTC
WebRTC results — How to read them
Pass: No non‑VPN IPs are revealed via WebRTC. Fail: WebRTC exposes a local or public IP outside your VPN.
- Fix fast: In the browser, disable WebRTC leaks (built‑in flags or privacy extensions), ensure the VPN kill switch is on, and retest.
- Tip: Different browsers handle WebRTC differently — retest after any browser change.
Speed/latency — Interpreting results
- What’s normal: +10–30% latency vs no‑VPN; some throughput loss is expected.
- Optimize: Switch to the nearest server, try WireGuard, avoid congested locations, and verify no other apps are saturating bandwidth.
Platform‑specific quick links
- Windows IP leak test
- Mac IP leak test
- iPhone/iPad IP leak test
- Linux IP leak test
- IPv6 leak test
- VPN kill switch test
- Torrent IP leak test
FAQ
My VPN is connected but I still fail the IP test — why?
Likely causes: brief reconnection without kill switch, IPv6 bypass, split‑tunneling misconfig, or a buggy server. Enable kill switch, switch protocol/server, and retest.
Do I need to worry about IPv6?
Yes if your VPN doesn’t support it. Either use a VPN that fully handles IPv6 or disable IPv6 at the OS until supported.
Which VPNs avoid leaks consistently?
Consistency depends on client versions and settings. See our top picks below and always retest after changes.
