IPv6 leak protection (Linux)
VirtualShield now offers IPv6 leak protection by disabling all IPv6 traffic while connected to our VPN, thus providing you with a guarantee that no Internet traffic leaks out over your regular connection while connected to VPN.
IPv6 Protection
If you're using an IPv6 address to connect to the internet, we recommend enabling this option.
This helps protect your system by preventing any data from leaking across your regular network without your knowledge.
If you are unsure, you can use this Google link below to verify if you're using IPv6 or not:
https://ipv6test.google.com/
However, we recommend leaving this option on in order to be fully protected.
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Open the
VirtualShield Linux application.
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Click the
cog/gear icon near the
corner of the app to open the
Settings panel:
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Inside the
General Settings, select the
IPv6 leak protection option:
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Click the
Save button to
save your Settings.
What is IPv6 and how is it different from IPv4?
IPv4 is the 4th revision of the Internet Protocol (IP) which is used to identify devices on a network. Whilst IPv4 is the most widely deployed internet protocol it is a 32-bit system which means it only allows for 2^32 addresses, meaning there can be a maximum of 4,294,967,296 addresses or devices at any one time.
IPv6 is a 128-bit address system which allows for a significantly higher number of addresses or devices at a single time.
If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.