If yourvirtual private networkdoesn’t have a kill switch, you better switch to a VPN that does.

AVPNroutes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a secure server in a location of your choosing.

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Why do VPN disconnections happen?

No piece of technology is perfect, and even thebest VPNscan have their connections drop from time to time.

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How does a VPN kill switch work?

Then, connect to your VPN (preferably to a server in another country) and clickStartagain.

You should then see the IP address and location of the VPN server you’re connecting through.

Now, simulate a VPN disconnection and pay attention to what’s happening in the page refresher window.