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VPN & Proxy Detector

Detect if your current connection is routed through an anonymous VPN exit node, proxy gateway, or cloud hosting network.

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WebRTC Leak Diagnostics

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WebRTC enables direct browser-to-browser communication. However, it can expose your local or private interfaces, revealing the real IP address behind VPNs.

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How VPN and Proxy Detection Works

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and proxies encrypt your browsing traffic and redirect it through remote servers. While this keeps your network connection secure, websites and security providers can identify these connections using dynamic threat databases.

Our detection engine profiles your connection against multiple metrics:

  • Autonomous System (ASN) Classification: Every IP address belongs to an Autonomous System. If the ASN organization is classified as a hosting provider or cloud service (like Amazon Web Services, DigitalOcean, or Hetzner), it is highly likely to be a VPN exit node.
  • Known Exit Node Registries: Public lists of proxies, TOR exits, and VPN nodes are actively cross-referenced.
  • WebRTC Tunnel Inconsistencies: Scans for discrepancies between WebRTC local IP addresses and public browser IPs to detect hidden routing bridges.

Datacenter vs. Residential Networks

Internet Service Providers lease connection blocks in different ways. Normal home users connect via **Residential ISPs** (e.g. Comcast, Verizon, Vodafone), which are classified as low risk.

Because bots, scrapers, and VPN tunnels are hosted inside virtual clouds, their traffic originates from **Datacenter networks**. Streaming platforms and bank gates routinely block datacenter IP address ranges due to safety ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a VPN detector work?
VPN detectors inspect the client IP address and trace its Autonomous System Number (ASN) and organization name. If the IP address belongs to a datacenter, cloud host (like AWS or DigitalOcean), or a known VPN network range, the tool flags the connection as a VPN or proxy.
What is the difference between a residential and datacenter IP?
A residential IP is assigned by an ISP to a physical household connection, which has a very low likelihood of being a proxy. A datacenter IP belongs to a server hosted in a cloud facility, which is commonly used to host proxy gateways, VPN exit nodes, or web scraping bots.
Can websites detect if I am using a VPN?
Yes. Most major websites (like streaming services and financial portals) query IP databases that categorize IP addresses by routing types. If your IP matches a datacenter ASN, the site can block or challenge your request.
How does WebRTC leak my real IP?
WebRTC allows direct browser-to-browser media streaming. By querying JavaScript network interfaces, it can discover your local LAN IP and real WAN IP, bypassing the encryption tunnel of a VPN and exposing your real gateway location.