Understanding Your Digital Footprint
Every time you browse the internet, your device broadcasts a unique identifier known as an IP Address (Internet Protocol Address). This digital address acts as your online fingerprint, revealing your approximate location, internet service provider (ISP), and device details to every website you visit.
Why Check Your IP Address?
- Verify VPN/Proxy Connection Ensure your VPN is actually working. If you see your real location instead of your VPN server's location, your connection is leaking data.
- Troubleshoot Network Issues Knowing your public IP is essential for whitelisting access to servers, remote desktops, or fixing connectivity problems with your ISP.
- Detect Privacy Leaks Advanced checks like WebRTC and DNS leaks can expose your identity even behind a proxy. Our tool scans for these vulnerabilities automatically.
How We Calculate Anonymity
The **Anonymity Score** measures how well you are hidden. We check for:
1. System Time Mismatch: If your browser's time zone doesn't match your IP's location, it's a red flag that you are using a proxy.
2. WebRTC Leaks: A browser feature that can accidentally reveal your real local IP address.
3. Open Ports: Detection of open proxy ports that suggest the use of a low-quality anonymizer.