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title: Prevent DNS Leaks on Windows 8 and 10
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description: Secure your Windows 8/10 system against DNS leaks in just 2 mins for optimal use of IPBurger VPN services. Follow our quick guide to configure Group Policy Editor and prevent leaks. Ensure worry-free VPN usage with these easy steps.
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If you are not using [IPBurger Extension](https://www.ipburger.com/docs/faq/ipburger-browser-extension) for browsers, you must configure your PC to prevent DNS leaks so as to properly use IPBurger VPN services. Otherwise, your real IP Address might be leaked.

For [using VPN Software/Protocols](https://www.ipburger.com/docs/configuration) such as SoftEther, L2TP, or OpenVPN on Windows 8/10, you must prevent DNS leaks.

## Configure Windows 8/10 to prevent DNS leaks

1\. Open the ***Group Policy Editor*. **Press the ▰ (windows) **key + R**. Type **gpedit.msc** and click **OK**. 



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2\. Find your  policy.** **Inside *Group Policy Editor*, go to ***Administrative Templates* **> ***Network*** > ***DNSClient. ***Afterwards, right-click on the **Turn off smart multi-homed name resolution **option.



![](https://www.ipburger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/policy.png)

3\. Click on **Edit**. Select the **Enabled** radio button and click **OK**.



![](https://www.ipburger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/enabled.png)

4. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.

That’s it, your are now secured against any DNS Leaks, and you can safely use the VPN.

For any queries, feel free to [reach out to our Support](https://secure.ipburger.com/support), we are happy to help!