Kill Switch
How VPN kill switches prevent Stripchat traffic from leaking.
Definition
A VPN kill switch is a safeguard that instantly cuts internet access if the encrypted tunnel drops. Rather than letting your device fall back to the raw ISP connection, the client blocks traffic until it reconnects. Advanced implementations hook into the OS firewall so no packets escape outside the VPN interface.
Why it matters
- Protects anonymity: Without a kill switch, Stripchat would see your real IP the moment the VPN hiccups.
- Guards against ISP logging: Sudden disconnects can re-expose DNS queries and HTTPS connections; the kill switch keeps everything dark.
- Essential on unstable networks: Mobile and hotel Wi-Fi bounce connections often - kill switches remove the manual step of toggling the VPN back on.
Implementation tips
- Enable the system-level kill switch (often called "Network Lock") inside your VPN app before logging into Stripchat.
- Test it: connect to the VPN, start a Stripchat session, then force-quit the VPN app. The session should freeze until the tunnel returns.
- Combine with auto-connect on startup so sensitive apps never run without protection.