{"id":68430,"date":"2026-03-30T10:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=68430"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:33:10","slug":"how-to-enable-the-pc-matic-vpn-kill-switch-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/how-to-enable-the-pc-matic-vpn-kill-switch-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable the PC Matic VPN Kill Switch: Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The VPN kill switch is a critical security feature, and PC Matic VPN makes it easy to enable. This guide walks you through the simple process of activating this &#8220;digital emergency brake&#8221; to prevent data leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a VPN Kill Switch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full understanding of what a kill switch is and why it&#8217;s essential, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/the-kill-switch-your-essential-defense-against-data-leaks-when-using-a-vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our complete guide to VPN Kill Switches<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, a kill switch immediately stops all internet traffic the second your VPN connection drops, ensuring your real IP address and unencrypted data are never exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Logging into PC Matic VPN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the&nbsp;<strong>email address<\/strong>&nbsp;associated with your PC Matic account, click Send Verification Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the verification code delivered to your inbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, click<strong>&nbsp;Login with email and password<\/strong>&nbsp;instead and enter your credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1349\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-3wpDHJjK1S-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-3wpDHJjK1S-1.png 1349w, 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city or country&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;next to the recommended list if you wish to connect to a specific country outside of the United States or within the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Configuring PC Matic VPN Settings <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find the configuration options for the PC Matic VPN on the Settings page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1355\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-fkmpNzIMS7-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-fkmpNzIMS7-1.png 1355w, https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-fkmpNzIMS7-1-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1355px) 100vw, 1355px\" 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Scroll down if necessary until you locate the &#8220;Kill Switch&#8221; feature. By default, this is likely set to the &#8220;Off&#8221; or a grayed-out &#8220;Disabled&#8221; position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1355\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-6.png 1355w, https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Untitled-design-6-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1355px) 100vw, 1355px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Enable the Kill Switch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the toggle switch or checkbox next to the &#8220;Kill Switch&#8221; label to change its position. 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