What Happens If a VPN Connection Drops ?

If your VPN connection drops unexpectedly, CyberGhost's Kill Switch feature automatically blocks internet traffic to help prevent your real IP address, location, and other data from being exposed outside the VPN tunnel.

With the Kill Switch enabled, all internet-dependent activities, such as browsing, streaming, downloading, and online calls, will be interrupted if the VPN is unexpectedly disconnected. Once the VPN reconnects, your internet traffic will continue to flow as normal through the encrypted VPN connection.

If you intentionally disconnect from the VPN, Kill Switch protection is disabled, and your internet connection returns to its normal, non-VPN state.