With the VPN off, search what is my IP and note the address and location. Connect the VPN and check again.
The address should change to the VPN server and the location should match the one you picked.
DNS is how your device looks up website names. If those lookups skip the tunnel your provider can still see the sites you visit.
Run a DNS leak test while connected. You should not see your own internet provider listed.
WebRTC is a browser feature used for calls. In some setups it can reveal your real IP.
Run a WebRTC test while connected. You should only see the VPN address.
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