Pay attention to DNS requests
DNS is used to look up website addresses. Leak protection focuses on whether these requests follow the expected connection path.
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Pay attention to the transmission path of DNS requests and IP information to make connection protection more complete. Learn about leak protection and check current connections with detection tools.
Learn about this feature
DNS is used to look up website addresses. Leak protection focuses on whether these requests follow the expected connection path.
Once you've established a VPN connection, you can check that the exit IP seen by the website is what you expect.
Turn on the Kill Switch in supported apps to reduce the risk of restoring a regular connection in the event of an unexpected disconnect.
Understand the functions clearly
When entering a domain name, the device usually first sends a DNS request to convert the domain name into a server address. If the VPN is connected but DNS requests are still being made from the regular network, the queried domain name may be exposed to an unintended DNS service.
The ZoogVPN app handles these queries via DNS configuration within the connection, reducing the risk of requests veering off the intended path. Just seeing a VPN connection icon doesn't mean all network settings are as expected.
| Check object | Information of concern | Check the key points |
|---|---|---|
| Public IP | The network route seen by the website | Matches the selected VPN location and connection. |
| DNS request | Server responsible for resolving domain names | Are there still undesired local carrier resolution paths? |
| Browser network information | Connection information that browsers may expose | In conjunction with browser privacy settings checks such as WebRTC. |
| Unexpected disconnection | Whether to restore regular network access | Check whether the Kill Switch is on and the app's disconnection behavior. |
The region displayed by the DNS server may not be exactly the same as the VPN exit, and leakage cannot be determined based on the region name alone. Operator, resolution path and connection status analysis should be combined.
First stop the operations that need to be protected and check whether the VPN is still connected. Reconnect to the server and confirm that the relevant applications are not added to the split tunneling exclusion list.
Check to see if manual DNS, browser proxies, or other network software have changed the connection path; enable Kill Switches in supported apps. The device system, application version, and exception occurrence conditions are retained to facilitate continued troubleshooting.
Get started
Connect first, then check; you can check again after switching networks.
Use the official app to select the server and confirm that the status shows Connected.
Use detection tools to view current DNS and public IP information.
If the results are not as expected, check the app settings and Kill Switch, and contact support.
The detection results reflect the current browser and network status. You can check again after changing networks, servers or settings.
Even if the VPN is connected, DNS requests may still come from outside the intended tunnel. DNS Leak Protection focuses on situations like this.
A supported Kill Switch suspends network access when the VPN is accidentally disconnected, reducing the risk of traffic going directly to the regular network.
Confirm the VPN status and application settings, and check after reconnecting; if you still have questions, please contact ZoogVPN support.
uncertain. The resolution service may use nodes in different locations, and should be judged based on the service provider and the actual path.
It is recommended to recheck. Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and resuming from sleep may change connection status or system network settings.
meeting. If the browser performing the detection is excluded, it will use the regular network; you should first confirm that the browser is VPN-enabled.
Get started on your device
Go to the download page to check the installation method; function support is subject to the corresponding platform and current version.