VPN tool
Is My VPN Working?
Check your visible IP address, ISP or organisation, approximate location, and VPN/proxy/Tor signals. For the best result, compare before and after connecting to your VPN.
What should change when a VPN is working?
When your VPN is connected, websites should usually see the VPN server's IP address rather than the IP assigned by your ISP. Your ISP or organisation may change to the VPN provider or hosting network, and your approximate location may change to the VPN server location.
What else should I test?
A changed IP address is the first check, but it is not the whole privacy picture. You should also run a DNS leak test, a WebRTC leak test, and a browser fingerprint test.
What if the result says VPN not detected?
If you expected a VPN to be active, reconnect your VPN app, switch server, refresh this page, and compare the result again. If your IP, ISP, and location do not change, traffic may not be routed through the VPN.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if my VPN is working?
Check your IP address before connecting to the VPN, then connect the VPN and check again. Your visible IP, ISP or organisation, and approximate location should change to the VPN network.
Why does my VPN still show my real location?
You may not be connected, the VPN may be leaking DNS or WebRTC data, or the location database may be showing an old or approximate network record.
Does VPN detected mean I am fully private?
No. VPN detection only means your visible IP has a VPN or proxy signal. Browser fingerprinting, account logins, cookies, DNS leaks, and WebRTC leaks can still reveal information.
Can some VPNs look like normal ISP connections?
Yes. Detection varies by provider and database. Some VPNs, business networks, mobile networks, and proxies may be classified differently by different lookup services.