When it comes to protecting your online security, hiding your IP address is imperative. Hence, you should have enough knowledge about IP leak protection.
If you are a new VPN user, you might question, “I use a VPN; what else do I need to do to protect my IP? Isn’t using a VPN enough?“
The answer is, unfortunately, “IT IS your VPN that mainly LEAKS your IP address.”
So, what should you do now?
This guide explains how and why VPNs leak IP addresses online. Also, we will guide you on how to prevent these IP leaks.
What is an IP leak or VPN leak?
An IP leak, also sometimes called a VPN leak, is just what the word says – leakage of your real IP address by your VPN.
IP leak happens due to multiple reasons. Sometimes, your device’s browser extensions or other installed software cause IP leaks. In other instances, brief disconnection moments in your VPN connection can leak your actual IP address online. (We’ll discuss how it all happens in the following sections.)