Why Is My VPN So Slow? Causes and Fixes
Run a speed test with and without the tunnel, then work through server distance, server load, protocol choice, ISP throttling and antivirus interference to find the actual bottleneck.
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Category: VPN Troubleshooting
Fixing VPN problems: slow speeds, DNS leaks, dropped connections on iPhone, and how a kill switch behaves.
How to Fix a DNS Leak on Every Major Platform
Run a leak test with the VPN off and on, then apply your platform's fix: IPv6 and DNS settings on Windows and macOS, systemd-resolved on Linux, Private DNS on Android, Private Relay on iOS.
Read guideVPN Kill Switch Explained: How It Works, When You Need It, and How to Test It
Learn how a kill switch VPN works, the difference between system and app-level options, mobile setup, and how to verify yours isn't leaking your real IP.
Read guideWhy Your VPN Keeps Disconnecting on iPhone — 8 Fixes That Actually Work
VPN keeps disconnecting on iPhone? Apply 8 setup checks and verify each one with leak tests to confirm your real IP, DNS, and WebRTC keep the expected route more consistently.
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