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A protected network connection closing when an encrypted VPN tunnel breaks Networking Basics

What Is a Kill Switch?

A VPN kill switch blocks traffic if the VPN disconnects unexpectedly. Learn what it protects, how network locks differ, their limits, and how to test one.

By LibreGuard Team March 04, 2026 4 min read
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