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Is your DNS exposing you?

DNS Leak Test

Detect which DNS resolver answers your queries, compare it with your ISP and find out whether your VPN is leaking DNS.

Run the DNS leak test

For a meaningful result, connect your VPN first and then start the test.

Frequently asked questions

What is a DNS leak?

A DNS leak happens when your device keeps asking your ISP's DNS servers to resolve domain names even though your traffic goes through a VPN. Your ISP can then still see every site you visit.

How does this test detect a leak?

We compare the network that owns your public IP address with the network that owns the DNS resolver answering for you. If both belong to your ISP while a VPN is active, DNS is leaking.

How do I fix a DNS leak?

Enable your VPN's built-in DNS leak protection and kill switch, disable IPv6 if the VPN does not tunnel it, and set a private resolver such as 1.1.1.1 or 9.9.9.9 manually.

Is a leak dangerous without a VPN?

No. Without a VPN it is normal and expected for your ISP to resolve your DNS queries. It only becomes a privacy problem when you believe your traffic is private.

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