Step 1: Confirm Tunnel Activation

Ensure the tunnel is live:

• wg show - check handshake timestamp
• ifconfig or ip addr - confirm interface status
• WireGuard app (mobile) - look for “Active” status

Step 2: Verify DNS Resolution

Use tools to confirm you’re using EcoVPN’s resolvers:

dig example.com

Match the returned resolver IP to your assigned node - helps detect DNS leakage or fallback.

Step 3: Jurisdictional Checks

• Visit https://ecovpn.co.uk/status - displays tunnel location and endpoint origin
• Run whois or curl ifconfig.io - confirm IP and country match your selected zone
• Use traceroute or mtr to inspect hop patterns

Step 4: Live Signal Testing

For latency-sensitive applications, measure RTT:

ping 10.64.0.1

Optional: run long-form test with ping -c 20 or iperf3 if supported.

Step 5: Leak & Redundancy Audit

• Test DNSLeak at dnsleaktest.com
• Review WebRTC status using browser testing tools
• Verify no dual-route paths outside tunnel scope

“Testing isn’t optional - it’s what confirms your tunnel’s encrypted integrity and jurisdictional alignment.”