A virtual private network, or VPN, is a privacy tool that can hide your internet activity — such as the websites you visit and apps you use — from snoops like your internet provider or network administrator. A VPN masks your public IP address, so you can make it look like you’re in another city, state or country, thereby letting you unblock region-restricted content like foreign Netflix libraries. But if your VPN isn’t functioning properly, you could experience issues ranging from no internet access to having your online activity leaked.
Whether you suspect there’s an issue or you just want to check up on your digital hygiene, it’s a great idea to confirm that your VPN is working correctly, because you don’t want to take risks with privacy protection. Here’s how to test your VPN to make sure it’s working properly, from checking for DNS and WebRTC leaks, to enabling split
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