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VPN Tests and Checks – RestorePrivacy
Can I let you in on a little secret?
Many of the VPNs promising “privacy and security” will actually leak your data all over the internet. This is not only something that others have pointed out, but we have noticed it with our VPN reviews (and accompanying tests) as well.
One in-depth study of Android VPN apps found that 84% of the VPNs tested leaked the user’s IP address. In other words, many of the VPN services that market themselves as privacy and security solutions are in fact leaking your IP address and/or DNS requests when you go online.
Also concerning is the fact that many VPNs have broken features. This is often the case with “kill switches” that do not effectively block traffic or “IPv6 leak protection” that does not secure your true IPv6 address. It only takes one leaked packet to expose your identity and activities to third parties.
In this guide we’ll cover two different levels of VPN tests:
Basic tests – These are the tests that anyone can run. Simply connect to your VPN and then hit the testing sites. Unfortunately, these basic tests may not identify all leaks (such as brief reconnection leaks). Advanced tests – These tests require more technical proficiency to get everything set up correctly, but they will identify any leaks you may have with your VPN. ExpressVPN put together the best testing suite available for in-depth leak testing. These testing tools are open source and available here on GitHub.
We’ll start with basic VPN test procedures to identify obvious problems.
Basic VPN tests
Below are basic steps for identifying:
DNS leaksIP address leaks (IPv4 and IPv6)WebRTC leaks
With these basic tests, you are relying on the testing website to identify problems.
For basic tests, I like to use as a general all-in-one testing site (created by AirVPN) along with the different Perfect Privacy test tools.
How to test for VPN leaks
To test for active leaks, simply connect to a VPN server and visit the test site. You are checking to see how the VPN performs when the connection is active and stable.
You can also simulate different interruptions to see how well the VPN does if network connectivity drops. For example:
Connect to a VPN server and load in your internet nually interrupt your internet connection (disconnect) while the VPN client is a few different test websites while the VPN is reconnecting. This may identify brief reconnection leaks.
One common problem we find with many VPNs is IPv6 leaks. Since very few VPN service support IPv6, they will instead attempt to block it on your operating system. However, we have found that your real IPv6 address may still be leaking, even if your VPN is connected and stable.
VPN test websites
Here are a few testing sites you can use to check for different leaks:
(IPv4, IPv6, WebRTC, and DNS) – from AirVPNPerfect Privacy Test tools (IPv4 and IPv6, DNS, WebRTC) – from Perfect PrivacyExpressVPN leak tests (IPv4, DNS, WebRTC) – from (IPv4 and IPv6) (use extended test to identify DNS leaks)BrowserLeaks WebRTC (IPv4, IPv6, WebRTC, DNS, browser fingerprinting, location data, and more) – from (IPv4, IPv6, WebRTC, DNS) – from VPNArea
Now let’s see what a VPN leak looks like.
Identifying VPN leaks
When you use the testing site, it is fairly easy to identify leaks and problems, especially when you are connected to a VPN server outside your country. Note, the WebRTC leak test will show local IP addresses (usually beginning with or or sometimes an alpha-numeric IPv6 address that is also local). These are not leaks, but rather your local IP addresses (further explained in our WebRTC leaks guide). If you see your real (Public) IPv4 or IPv6 under the WebRTC section, then these are indeed WebRTC leaks.
Below I am testing a popular VPN service for leaks. You can see that I am connected to a VPN server in the UK, but it is still leaking my private data.
Despite having an active and stable connection, this VPN had IPv6 leaks, DNS leaks, and WebRTC leaks.
With the test results above, you can see that my IPv4 address matches the IPv4 address of the VPN server (no IPv4 leak). However, there were still the following leaks:
IPv6 address is leaking out of the tunnel (IPv6 leak)Under DNS Addresses, you can see there is a DNS leak on the right with my German ISP showing the WebRTC section, my real IPv6 is again exposed (WebRTC leak)
Now let’s look at an example with no leaks.
VPN test with no leaks
Below is a leak test result from our NordVPN review:
NordVPN passed all of the tests and did not have any leaks.
Above, you can see there are no leaks with the IPv4 address matching the VPN location. IPv6 was blocked (no leaks) and there were also no WebRTC leaks. Finally, NordVPN’s encrypted DNS resolvers are handling all DNS requests. This is a perfect test result with no leaks detected.
For a list of recommended VPNs that have passed all tests with no leaks detected, see our list of the best VPNs here.
Advanced VPN tests
The best method for identifying VPN leaks is to create a testing suite for your operating system and then run a barrage of tests to analyze traffic for leaked packets.
Creating a testing suite to capture and analyze traffic can be somewhat complex depending on the operating system you are using.
If you want to devote some time to leak testing, there is an open-source leak testing suite available on GitHub here. This is a project that was released by ExpressVPN and the tools they use to test and ensure their own VPN is secure and leak-proof.
Quick start – Check out the quick start guide to set up your test machines to identify leaks with your VPN service.
Checking your VPN for DNS leaks
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a system for converting URLs, such as, into a numerical IP address, such as 205. 251. 197. 66.
Without a VPN, this translation process is handled by your internet service provider (ISP). But this can be problematic because your DNS requests are clear text logs of every website you visit. Internet service providers can easily log these requests to record all browsing history of their customers. In the United States, the data can be sold to advertisers and other third parties. In the UK and Australia, the data is recorded and stored for up to two years and is available to authorities for whatever they want to do with it.
A DNS leak occurs when the translation request leaks out of the VPN tunnel, exposing the IP address (and location) of your internet service provider, as well as your browsing history. Many VPNs do not provide adequate DNS leak protection. This means your DNS requests may still go through your ISP and thereby exposing your online activities via DNS leaks.
DNS leak test sites
Here are some good websites to test your VPN for DNS leaks:
Perfect Privacy DNS Leak Test (This site seems to detect DNS leaks when other websites do not find problems. Below the tests results you can also find a detailed explanation of DNS leaks. )IP/DNS Test at (This is another DNS leak test tool that also includes IP address leak results. )
Check to see if the IP address of your ISP is listed. If so, you have a DNS leak and your VPN is leaking DNS requests.
To easily check your VPN for DNS leaks, first connect to a VPN server outside of your country. Then, if you see IP addresses in your country, and they belong to your ISP, then you have a DNS leak. You can see above there are two DNS requests leaking out while connected to a VPN server in the United States.
A DNS leak does not expose your IP address, but instead the IP address and location of your internet service provider (which can be linked back to you). Additionally, this exposes your browsing history via DNS requests.
Solution to DNS leaks: Find a VPN that uses its own secured and encrypted DNS resolvers. Below are four VPNs that use only their own secure DNS resolvers and did not have any leaks when I tested them for the respective reviews:
NordVPN (based in Panama)Surfshark (based in the British Virgin Islands)ExpressVPN (based in the British Virgin Islands)Perfect Privacy (based in Switzerland)
You can also manually configure your operating system to use a third-party DNS provider. Here’s a list of alternative DNS options from WikiLeaks. Keep in mind, however, that these third-party DNS services could also be logging the requests. Therefore we still think a verified no logs VPN is the safest bet.
Check your VPN for IP address leaks (IPv4 and IPv6)
IP address leaks are a problem with many free VPN services – as well as some paid VPN services.
Here are some tests sites to check your VPN for IP leaks:
mPerfect Privacy IP
Solution for IP leaks: The best solution is to simply get a VPN that does not leak IPv4 or IPv6 addresses. Another option is to manually create firewall rules that block all non-VPN traffic, but this can be a hassle. IPv6 can also be manually disabled on most operating systems, but the gradual transition to IPv6 is still underway.
Testing VPNs for WebRTC leaks
A WebRTC leak test is important for anyone using Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or Chromium-based browsers. As explained in the WebRTC leak guide, the WebRTC issue is essentially a vulnerability with the browser – although there are some VPNs that protect against this. A WebRTC leak occurs when your IP address leaks out via WebRTC APIs.
Here are three different WebRTC leak tests:
Perfect Privacy WebRTC Test (This tool will test to see if you have a WebRTC leak, while also providing a detailed explanation of WebRTC leaks at the bottom of the page. )BrowserLeaks WebRTC Test (Another WebRTC test that works well, also includes helpful WebRTC information. )
Solution for WebRTC leaks: Follow the steps in the WebRTC leak guide to disable or block WebRTC in your browser.
VPN speed test
If you’re looking to test VPN speed, here are three options:
What affects VPN speed?
There are many factors affecting speed that you should consider when testing. Here are a few:
Distance between you and the VPN server – This is usually the biggest factor affecting speed. The further the distance, the slower the of users on the VPN server – With so many VPNs over-selling their services, some VPNs have overloaded servers which results in slow speeds and dropped connections for their gional bandwidth restrictions – Many countries have poor bandwidth infrastructure, which will limit your speed, regardless of how fast your ISP or VPN server is. A few examples of this are Germany and Australia. Another regional consideration is how many people are online at a given time of the day. High usage times can slow down speeds for ternet Service Provider – No matter how fast your VPN is, it won’t be faster than the speed provided by your ISP. The only (rare) exception to this rule is if your ISP is throttling (limiting) your bandwidth. They sometimes do this if you’re doing something they don’t like (such as torrenting). A VPN can potentially help with this issue by encrypting your connection and hiding your online activity from your ocessing Power – Whenever you’re using a VPN, your computer is working in the background to encrypt and decrypt packets of information. This takes processing power. The faster your internet speed when using a VPN, the more processing power is needed. So even if your ISP and VPN are fast, your CPU may be limiting your full speed potential (but this mainly applies to very high speeds).
Here is the record for the fastest VPN speed test result, currently held by NordVPN, with downloads speeds up to 445 Mbps:
NordVPN offers the fastest speeds with the WireGuard VPN protocol, which they call NordLynx. There are also a few other VPNs that support WireGuard as well, such as Surfshark VPN and also VyprVPN.
VPN malware tests
Malware embedded in mobile VPN applications is a major problem to be aware of with free VPN apps.
There has been an explosion of various free VPN apps available in the Google Play and Apple Stores. Just like with other free products, such as Gmail and Facebook, the platform is monetizing the user by collecting data and selling it to third parties.
One study found that 38% of Android VPN apps contain malware.
Test for malware – To test for malware, simply upload the software file to VirusTotal. The database will scan the file using over 60 different Antivirus tests. While there is a chance for false positives, some researchers define a malicious app as one having four or more positive test results.
VPNs with excellent leak protection
There are three VPNs that I have found to do the best job of protecting users against leaks in all types of scenarios including, reconnections, network interruptions, and VPN crashes. These two VPNs offer the best built-in leak protection features:
1. NordVPN – Based in Panama, no logs, fast, secure, and fully-featured
NordVPN remains our top recommendation, simply because it excels in all areas. Whether you need a VPN with the maximum privacy and security, or a fast VPN for streaming and torrenting, NordVPN delivers. Having passed both security and audits and privacy audits verifying its no-logs claims, NordVPN earns high marks.
NordVPN offers numerous privacy and security features. They offer a VPN ad blocker called CyberSec to block ads, trackers, malware, and even phishing domains. NordVPN also has double-VPN servers that encrypt your traffic over two locations, thereby giving you a higher level of privacy and security. Below you can see the double-VPN servers I tested with NordVPN:
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Our NordVPN review also has more test results and info.
2. Surfshark – Based in the British Virgin Islands, no logs, fast, and user-friendly
Another one of our top recommendations is Surfshark. It passed all of the VPN tests we put it through while also offering excellent performance. Both Surfshark and NordVPN now support the WireGuard VPN protocol, and can give you speeds up to 400 Mbps and more.
Like NordVPN, Surfshark is also a no-logs VPN service and has also passed a security audit conducted by Cure53. It works well for streaming and torrenting, while also offering user-friendly and reliable applications.
Drawbacks: Surfshark does not currently support WireGuard with Linux, but this is coming later in 2021. Support for VPN routers is also limited.
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Check out our Surfshark review for more info.
3. ExpressVPN – Based in the British Virgin Islands, no logs, secure, and reliable
ExpressVPN is another great option for a secure VPN that does not have any leaks. It is based in the British Virgin Islands and is an audited no-logs VPN service. ExpressVPN offers a tie selection of apps for all devices that are user-friendly and security. And while it does support many streaming services, it did not perform as well with unblocking BBC iPlayer, as we covered in the Surfshark vs ExpressVPN comparison.
Unlike NordVPN and Surfshark, ExpressVPN does not support the WireGuard VPN protocol. Instead, they have developed the Lightway protocol, which also offers fast speeds and quick connections. However, as noted in our NordVPN vs ExpressVPN comparison, NordVPN still comes out on top in head-to-head speed tests with WireGuard.
Drawbacks: Fewer features than other leading VPNs, along with an above-average price tag.
Our ExpressVPN review has more details.
Regularly test your VPN
OK, so you now have a reliable VPN service and you’ve tested it to ensure everything is secure. All done, right? Not quite.
We recommend running periodic checks of your VPN to ensure it is still working correctly. This is particularly important after updates, which can cause new issues with the VPN and its ability secure all traffic. Therefore you should check your VPN regularly with the VPN tests above.
Last updated with new information on June 15, 2021.
VPN test: Check if your VPN is working | NordVPN
ContentsThe most common VPN leaksHow to do a VPN test check for IP and/or DNS leaksHow do I stop a DNS leak in a VPN? How to check for WebRTC leaksWhat to do if your WebRTC is leakingWhy is my VPN connected but not working? How to fix your VPN connectionThe most common VPN leaksThere are many reasons why your VPN software might not be providing 100% security and exposing your private information. Here are the most common ways that your VPN could be leaking:IP leakYour IP address says a lot about you, like your location or the websites you visit. A VPN protects you from snoopers trying to access this information, so if your original IP leaks it defeats the purpose of using a VPN. This usually happens due to two internet protocols, IPv4 and IPv6 and their leakSometimes your IP might stay hidden while your DNS address secretly reveals your location. The DNS server changes plain text URLs into numerical IP addresses. If you’re not using a VPN, this process is handled by your ISP and their servers, which can see who visited what websites. If your DNS leaks, then anyone snooping on your traffic will be able to access this information too. It could even lead to a DNS hijacking leakWeb Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is built into most popular browsers (i. e., Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Brave). It enables real-time communications such as voice and video chat, but it also presents another vulnerability for VPN websites can take advantage of WebRTC by inserting a few lines of code to see past your VPN and discover your original IP. This is very useful for websites that provide or block content based on your geo-location. It’s possible to prevent these leaks, but first, you have to identify them. You can do so by running some basic VPN tests that anyone can to do a VPN test: check for IP or DNS leaksTo check if your VPN is working, you’ll need to know your IP address; you can find it need to find out your original IP address given by your ISP. If you are currently using a VPN, turn it off and head to this page. Make a note of your real IP on your VPN and go back to the test website. It should now show a different IP address and the country you connected your VPN to. If the results show your original IP address, then, unfortunately, your VPN is leaking. Sometimes IPLeak tests fail to detect DNS leaks, which can also reveal your identity. So it’s advisable to check it on your VPN is on, DNSLeakTest should show the location you’ve chosen and your new Extended Test to dig even deeper. This test might take a few minutes. If the results now show your new IP address and your chosen country, you are safe. Your VPN isn’t leaking. If it’s the opposite, you have a VPN leak. NordVPN prevents DNS leaks by sending all your DNS queries through a secure VPN tunnel to keep them private at all times. When you’re connected to NordVPN, your device will only use DNS servers operated by us. Online security starts with a NordVPN, you won’t have to worry about DNS or IP do I stop a DNS leak in a VPN? The easiest way is to change your VPN provider to one that has dedicated DNS servers or offers DNS leak protection, like NordVPN. Or you could manually turn IPv6 off on your device. However, this might require some technical know-how. How to check for WebRTC leaksIf you haven’t already, find out your original IP address on the IPLeak website. Make a note of nnect to your VPN and refresh the webpage (or go to its alternative dedicated to WebRTC Testing). It should now show your new IP address and new location based on the country you’ve ‘Your IP addresses – WebRTC detection’ you should see a private IP that should be different from your original public IP address. Note that the website showing your private IP (usually begins with or or sometimes an alpha-numeric IPv6) doesn’t mean that your WebRTC is leaking. What to do if your WebRTC is leakingThis time, changing your VPN or tinkering with your settings won’t help. However, you can:Use a browser that doesn’t have WebRTC. You can find the full list of browsers that exclude it on Wikipedia. Disable WebRTC by following these stall browser extensions:Chrome: Install WebRTC Network is my VPN connected but not working? If you’ve performed all of these VPN tests and there’s still an issue, there may be other reasons why it might seem that your VPN isn’t working:Your browsing speed has dropped. This might happen for several reasons. For example, you’ve chosen a server which is on the other side of the world, the server is overloaded, or your ISP is throttling bandwidth. However, you can check your VPN speed and increase it with a few simple ISP or your country is blocking VPN usage. In some countries, especially with online censorship, VPN usage can be blocked or considered illegal. In China, for example, only government-approved VPNs are legal. Your VPN connection has dropped. Most VPNs offer an automatic kill switch (including NordVPN), which means that if your VPN connection drops, it will terminate your internet connection ( application-level kill switches will only terminate individual programs). The kill switch makes sure that you don’t access the internet outside of the encrypted VPN tunnel and that your personal information isn’t exposed if the connection your VPN connection dropped and activated your system-level kill switch, you will not be able to access the internet until you connect back to a VPN malware. Technology experts would never recommend using a free VPN. Not only do most contain annoying ads, some actually contain malware. If you are using a free VPN, you might already be exposing more personal information than you wanted to. You’ve been hacked. You might think that your VPN isn’t working because someone has broken into it. In reality, it’s pretty difficult to do so. It’s more likely that you’ve visited a malicious website or fell for a phishing attack and someone has taken control of your device. Unfortunately, if someone hacks you, a VPN can’t do much to protect you. Check the video below for a brief overview of the to fix your VPN connectionSometimes your VPN connection might drop for no discernable reason, or your VPN speed might be slow. Here’s a few tips for solving your VPN issues:Reset your VPN app. This is probably the most obvious advice, but resetting your VPN can do miracles. Switch off the app, using the Force Stop function on your phone if necessary, and a VPN protocol. If you’re experiencing connectivity issues, try changing from UDP to TCP protocol in your VPN between servers. A slow VPN connection might suggest that something’s wrong with the server you’ve connected to. Change to another server and see if your VPN works your internet connection. Unstable Wi-Fi might also be the reason that your VPN service is not working. You can try to connect your device directly to a router to get more speed or contact your internet service your VPN software. This can not only help you to fix VPN issues, but also provides you with the latest security and privacy features. We recommend that you always update your software whenever your firewall settings. Your firewall might be blocking your VPN traffic, preventing you from connecting to the server. Try disabling your firewall temporarily to see if this is the to technical support. If you’re still struggling to understand what’s wrong with your VPN, contact NordVPN technical support, available 24/7, and they will help you to solve any otect yourself from IP and DNS safe with the world’s leading VPN
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Emily Green is a content writer who loves to investigate the latest internet privacy and security news. She thrives on looking for solutions to problems and sharing her knowledge with NordVPN readers and customers.
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