How to Check If Your VPN Is Working With an IP Lookup
Use public IP lookup, location checks, and DNS tests to verify whether your VPN is actually changing your visible network identity.
Start with your public IP
Before connecting to a VPN, check your public IP and note the country, city, and ISP. After connecting, run the lookup again.
A working VPN should usually show the VPN provider or exit network instead of your normal home, office, or mobile ISP.
Do not rely on city alone
VPN city labels and IP geolocation databases can disagree. A server marketed as one city may appear in a nearby metro or at a hosting provider location.
Focus on whether your original public IP and ISP are hidden, not whether every database agrees on the exact city.
Run privacy checks together
Public IP lookup checks what websites see. DNS leak tests check resolver behavior. Browser leak tests can check WebRTC and IPv6 exposure.
Crafzo IP Lookup is a fast first step for confirming whether your visible IP changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my VPN show the wrong city?
Geolocation databases can map VPN IPs to nearby or registered network locations instead of the app label.
Should my ISP name disappear?
Usually yes. If your normal ISP still appears, the VPN may not be protecting that connection.
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