Check the current route
See what the public internet can observe about this connection.
Run the DNS Leak Test
Check whether DNS requests appear to leave through an unexpected resolver outside your intended VPN route.
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- No app required for the check
- Practical privacy guidance
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What does DNS Leak Test show?
A DNS leak test compares the resolvers answering your domain requests with the connection route you expect to use.
The result is a network snapshot, not a complete measure of anonymity.
xVPN can encrypt your connection and replace your visible public IP when you need a different privacy layer.
DNS Leak Test
A DNS leak test compares the resolvers answering your domain requests with the connection route you expect to use.
Example result. Actual results depend on your current connection and browser. Example result Protected route Understand this result
Understand your DNS Leak Test result
Read the result in context before changing browser, DNS, or VPN settings.
Review possible exposure
Use the explanation to identify the setting worth checking next.
Connect with xVPN
Start an encrypted route and repeat the check to compare the result.
How to use the DNS Leak Test
A useful check should be quick, repeatable, and easy to interpret.
Run the tool
Load the result on the network and browser you want to evaluate.
Read the explanation
Compare the displayed value with the expected connection setup.
Test again with xVPN
Connect xVPN and repeat the same check to see what changed.
Explore more
Continue with a related feature, platform guide, privacy tool, or server resource.
DNS Leak Test FAQ
Plain-language answers about what the DNS Leak Test can and cannot tell you.
What is the DNS Leak Test?
Check whether DNS requests appear to leave through an unexpected resolver outside your intended VPN route.
Why should I run the DNS Leak Test?
It provides a quick snapshot of the current browser and network route, which can help you spot an unexpected result.
How accurate is the DNS Leak Test?
The result reflects the current request. Proxies, VPNs, browser settings, DNS caches, and network changes can affect what appears.
Where does the DNS Leak Test run?
The page runs in your current browser and reports only the network details needed for the selected check.
When should I repeat the DNS Leak Test?
Repeat the check after changing VPN, DNS, browser, router, or Wi-Fi settings.
Who should use the DNS Leak Test?
It is useful for anyone troubleshooting a privacy setting or confirming how a current connection appears online.
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Run the check, connect xVPN on your phone, and repeat it to see what changed.
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