DNS Leak Test Guide
A DNS leak can occur when domain-name requests use a resolver outside the privacy route you expect, such as outside a VPN tunnel.
Controlled test guidance
- Note your current VPN status and server country.
- Open several new websites to generate DNS requests.
- Compare the reported resolver country and provider with the VPN or network you intended to use.
- Repeat once with the VPN disconnected to establish a baseline.
This release does not claim a resolver result until a verified DNS test provider is integrated.
What a mismatch means
A different resolver is not automatically a leak. Enterprise networks, encrypted DNS, browser settings and security software can legitimately select another resolver.
How to read this result
This page is guidance, not an integrated DNS resolver test. A future live test requires a reliable provider, privacy review, cost limits and browser testing before release.
Troubleshooting
- Retry once on the same connection if a provider or browser timeout occurs.
- Repeat on a different browser or network before drawing a conclusion.
- Treat “not detected” or “unsupported” as inconclusive, not proof of privacy or safety.
Example results on this page are labelled examples. Actual results depend on the browser, network, VPN and third-party endpoint availability.
