PIA VPN Kill Switch on Android

Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN has a built-in kill switch that blocks internet traffic if your VPN connection drops. This helps reduce the risk of accidental IP or traffic leaks during brief network interruptions.

Learn how to enable this feature with the steps below.

How to Enable the PIA VPN Kill Switch

On Android, you need to access the PIA VPN kill switch through your device settings. Navigation might differ depending on your phone model.

  1. Go to your phone’s Settings > Connections (or Settings > Network & internet).

Android Settings showing the Connections menu.

  1. Select VPN. 
  • On most Android devices, look under Advanced > VPN.
  • On Samsung, open More connection settings > VPN. 

Advanced Android connections settings with VPN options highlighted.

  1. Tap the gear icon next to PIA VPN.
A menu of Android VPN apps with settings icons.
  1. Turn on Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN. If prompted, confirm that you want to block connections.
PIA VPN kill switch settings on Android showing Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN.

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