What Is CyberGhost VPN Leak Protection?

CyberGhost VPN's leak protection helps ensure that all network traffic from your Mac is routed through the VPN tunnel. This reduces the risk of data and DNS leaks by preventing traffic from bypassing the encrypted VPN connection.

Note: By default, certain macOS features such as AirDrop and AirPlay are designed to operate outside the VPN. Leak protection routes these features through the VPN as well, so they may not work as expected.

Enable Leak Protection

To enable leak protection:

1. In the app, select the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner, then select Preferences.

   

2. In the General tab, select Leak Protection.

   

Note: Leak protection works with the IKEv2 protocol, not WireGuard. If you don't see the leak protection option, update to the latest version of the CyberGhost VPN macOS app and make sure your protocol is set to IKEv2. Learn how to change your VPN protocol here.

Allow Access to Devices on Local Network

While the VPN is on, your Mac is disconnected from other devices on your Wi-Fi network, which helps protect you from data leaks. If you trust your network, you can stay connected to those devices.

To do this, go to Preferences again and choose the General tab, then select Allow access to devices on local network.

Need assistance? Contact our Customer Support team:

• via email at support@cyberghost.ro 
• via online request at https://support.cyberghostvpn.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 
• via 24/7 Live Chat by clicking the Support button below