NordVPN leak test
Connect to NordVPN and run this NordVPN leak test to make sure it hides your real IP. The test checks your public IP, IPv6 and WebRTC addresses and tells you if anything leaks past the VPN.
How to test NordVPN for leaks
- Disconnect NordVPN and run the test once. Note your real IP and provider.
- Connect to any NordVPN server and run the test again.
- Your IP, provider and location should change. If the result is red, see the fixes below.
NordVPN DNS leak test
A DNS leak sends the sites you visit to your ISP’s DNS servers instead of NordVPN’s. NordVPN uses its own DNS servers while connected, so leaks usually come from a custom DNS setting or another app changing your DNS. Our DNS leak test is coming soon. Until then, read what a DNS leak is and how to spot one.
How to fix a NordVPN leak
- WebRTC leak: use the NordVPN app instead of only the browser extension, or turn on WebRTC protection in the extension.
- IPv6 leak: update the app and reconnect. If it continues, disable IPv6 on your device.
- Leaks when the connection drops: turn on the Kill Switch in NordVPN’s settings.
- Custom DNS: if you set your own DNS servers in the app, turn that option off to use NordVPN’s DNS.
FAQ
Does NordVPN leak my IP?
It should not. A correctly working NordVPN connection shows a NordVPN IP in every card above. If the test is red, one of the settings above needs changing.
Why is the provider not called NordVPN?
VPN servers often run on networks with another company’s name. What matters is that the IP is different from your real one and is marked as a VPN or hosting network.
How do I test NordVPN on my phone?
Connect the NordVPN app on your phone and open this page in your mobile browser.