Guide
What is a DNS leak — and how FollowNet DNS profiles fit
A DNS leak means name lookups leave the VPN path and reveal which sites you resolve. FollowNet lets you pick resolvers (System, Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard, …) while connected.
What to know
DNS is not the tunnel. Encryption still goes to the VPN server; the preset chooses who answers hostnames. Wrong DNS can break banks or intranet — switch back to Default to test.
How to use it
Settings → DNS while VPN is on. Pair Public Wi‑Fi profile (Quad9) or Travel (Cloudflare) via Network Profiles. Re-test after changing presets.
Limits and honest expectations
No consumer VPN can promise zero leaks on every OS edge case. Keep iOS updated and prefer the in-app path over random config profiles.
Key points
- Settings → DNS while VPN is on. Pair Public Wi‑Fi profile (Quad9) or Travel (Cloudflare) via Network Profiles. Re-test after changing presets.
- No consumer VPN can promise zero leaks on every OS edge case. Keep iOS updated and prefer the in-app path over random config profiles.
- Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
- Current plan details always appear in the app
FAQ
What is the main benefit?
A DNS leak means name lookups leave the VPN path and reveal which sites you resolve. FollowNet lets you pick resolvers (System, Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard, …) while connected.
How do I start?
Settings → DNS while VPN is on. Pair Public Wi‑Fi profile (Quad9) or Travel (Cloudflare) via Network Profiles. Re-test after changing presets.
What are the limits?
No consumer VPN can promise zero leaks on every OS edge case. Keep iOS updated and prefer the in-app path over random config profiles.
How does Free work?
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app