The Kill Switch is a privacy protection feature available for Brave VPN users on their devices. When enabled, this privacy feature automatically disconnects your device from the internet if your VPN connection drops unexpectedly, helping prevent potential IP address and data leaks.

How it works

The Kill Switch operates silently in the background as a safety measure. If your VPN connection is interrupted for any reason, the Kill Switch immediately disables your device's network connection to ensure your real IP address and data remain protected. This prevents any accidental exposure of your internet traffic that might occur during the brief period when your VPN is disconnected. 

How to enable the Kill Switch

Kill Switch is already enabled for Desktop users who are using WireGuard (the default). macOS and Android currently don't support the Kill Switch feature - but we are working on implementing it in future releases.
 

For iOS users who have a active Brave Firewall + VPN subscription and are using version 1.75 or higher, you can enable the Kill Switch by:

1. Open Brave Browser on your iOS device
2. Go to Settings
3. Select Brave VPN
4. Find the Kill Switch option
5. Toggle the switch to enable the feature

When enabled, you'll see the following description: "When enabled, if your VPN connection drops unexpectedly, your device will automatically be disconnected from the internet, to prevent IP-address and data leaks."

Please note that the Kill Switch feature:

• Does not collect or process any user data
• Works independently without requiring additional third-party services
• Operates as an advanced security measure in the background
• Adds an extra layer of privacy protection to your VPN connection