Surfshark DNS Leak Test: Ensuring Privacy and Protection on Windows
🌐 Surfshark DNS Leak Test 🌐
Are you absolutely sure your VPN is actually keeping your browsing history private, or are your web searches secretly slipping out to your Internet Service Provider? While Surfshark does a fantastic job of encrypting your connection, a sneaky issue called a DNS leak can quietly expose every single website you visit without you ever realizing it. In this video, we'll walk you through a quick, step-by-step guide to running a DNS leak test on Windows using the Surfshark app and a free testing site to verify your privacy in just a few minutes. We will also address the common Windows pitfall—IPv6 traffic bypassing the VPN tunnel—so you can confidently secure your connection and ensure your ISP is left completely in the dark.
Beyond the basic setup, we'll dive into practical troubleshooting tips, such as how to quickly disable IPv6 in your network adapter settings if your ISP's name unexpectedly pops up during the test. We will also cover advanced failsafes to keep your data locked down, including switching VPN protocols and enabling Surfshark’s built-in Kill Switch to prevent unprotected leaks if your connection ever drops. By the end of this video, you will have a bulletproof routine for testing your connection, giving you total peace of mind that your digital footprint remains entirely secure and private.
Timestamp Sections:
0:00 Intro
0:12 DNS Leak Test
1:21 Recap
1:31 Outro
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