Guide
What is a VPN kill switch? FollowNet on iOS vs Chrome
A kill switch tries to stop traffic if the VPN drops. On FollowNet, Chrome has an explicit browser Kill Switch; iOS relies on Network Extension + Auto-connect habits rather than a desktop-style app killer.
What to know
Chrome Kill Switch is browser-scoped. iOS system VPN coverage is device-wide while connected; use Auto-connect Always / Restricted when you want the tunnel to come back aggressively.
How to use it
Enable Kill Switch in the Chrome extension on untrusted networks. On iPhone prefer Auto-connect rules that match your threat model.
Limits and honest expectations
No kill switch is perfect on every OS update. We do not claim an invisible iOS toggle that matches every Windows VPN marketing page.
Key points
- Enable Kill Switch in the Chrome extension on untrusted networks. On iPhone prefer Auto-connect rules that match your threat model.
- No kill switch is perfect on every OS update. We do not claim an invisible iOS toggle that matches every Windows VPN marketing page.
- Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
- Current plan details always appear in the app
FAQ
What is the main benefit?
A kill switch tries to stop traffic if the VPN drops. On FollowNet, Chrome has an explicit browser Kill Switch; iOS relies on Network Extension + Auto-connect habits rather than a desktop-style app killer.
How do I start?
Enable Kill Switch in the Chrome extension on untrusted networks. On iPhone prefer Auto-connect rules that match your threat model.
What are the limits?
No kill switch is perfect on every OS update. We do not claim an invisible iOS toggle that matches every Windows VPN marketing page.
How does Free work?
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app