Honestly, it depends on your threat model. For casual browsing, an occasional ip leak isn’t the end of the world. But if you’re torrenting or need serious privacy, it’s a bigger deal.
Most leaks come from WebRTC or IPv6 slipping through. Disable WebRTC in your browser and make sure your VPN blocks IPv6.
Tools like Perfect Privacy’s leak test are solid for checking. Also, enable your VPN’s kill switch if it has one.
Most leaks come from WebRTC or IPv6 slipping through. Disable WebRTC in your browser and make sure your VPN blocks IPv6.
Tools like Perfect Privacy’s leak test are solid for checking. Also, enable your VPN’s kill switch if it has one.