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VPN with Kill Switch

$3-12/monthnetwork

Virtual Private Network service with automatic kill switch to prevent IP address leaks and protect your real location during streaming.

Threats Mitigated

  • IP address geolocation revealing home city/region
  • ISP logging of streaming activities
  • Network-level surveillance
  • DDoS attacks targeting your home IP
  • Public Wi-Fi interception (IRL streaming)

Setup Steps

  1. 1Research and select reputable VPN provider (Mullvad, ProtonVPN, IVPN)
  2. 2Verify provider has: no-logging policy, kill switch, WireGuard support
  3. 3Install VPN client on streaming device
  4. 4Enable kill switch in VPN settings (critical!)
  5. 5Configure to start automatically on boot
  6. 6Test for leaks at ipleak.net and dnsleaktest.com
  7. 7Choose server location: same country for speed, different region for IP privacy
  8. 8Whitelist streaming software if needed
  9. 9Document backup servers in case primary is slow

Common Pitfalls

  • Forgetting to enable kill switch - leaks your real IP when VPN drops
  • Using VPN server too far away (high latency affects stream)
  • Not testing for WebRTC leaks (browser can leak real IP)
  • Trusting marketing claims without verifying third-party audits
  • Using same VPN for streaming and torrenting (mixed threat models)
  • Not checking if streaming platform blocks VPN IPs

Data Retention & Privacy

Choose VPN providers with audited no-logging policies. Mullvad accepts cash/crypto and requires no email. ProtonVPN and IVPN have undergone independent audits. Avoid free VPNs that monetize through data collection.

Alternatives

  • Mullvad (privacy-focused, anonymous payment)
  • ProtonVPN (Swiss jurisdiction, audited)
  • IVPN (no-logs audited, anonymous accounts)
  • WireGuard self-hosted (maximum control)