{"id":20831,"date":"2026-10-02T15:13:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T15:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=20831"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:36:19","slug":"reasons-why-your-vpn-is-leaking-your-ip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/reasons-why-your-vpn-is-leaking-your-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why Your VPN is Leaking Your IP","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you familiar with using VPNs? If yes, are you aware that most of them don\u2019t really work all that well even though it says \u201cconnected\u201d? This most of the times happens when we don’t configure it properly. So, if you’re not aware, this guide helps you understand reasons why your VPN is leaking your IP. Plus, in most cases, it often occurs when you least expect it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The thing is, you may have downloaded a VPN in the past, regardless of whether it was paid or free. You open the app, connect to the best server according to your task, and hit connect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, here\u2019s the sitch. The app does show you that you\u2019re connected to the VPN<\/a>; even the IP changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, have you ever noticed a VPN that is in a connected state but isn\u2019t really protecting you? Misconfigurations happen more often than anyone wants to admit, and when they do, your real IP address leaks without you even knowing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us walk you through ten of the most common VPN mistakes that you\u2019d never think would expose your physical IP. Plus, how to fix them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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