Understanding Your Digital Identity

When you connect to the internet, your device is assigned an IP (Internet Protocol) address — a unique identifier that allows other devices to find and communicate with you. But this convenience comes at a privacy cost. Your IP reveals:

• Geographic location — typically at the city or regional level
• Internet Service Provider (ISP) — who provides your internet connection
• Connection type — residential, business, mobile, or data center
• Network characteristics — ASN, organization, hostname
• Behavioral patterns — when you're online, what services you use

The Two Protocols: IPv4 vs IPv6

The internet uses two versions of IP addresses simultaneously. Understanding the difference is crucial for network security and privacy.

Feature	IPv4	IPv6
Address Size	32-bit	128-bit
Example	192.168.1.1	2001:db8:85a3:8d3:1319:8a2e:370:7348
Total Addresses	~4.3 billion	340 undecillion
Adoption Status	Legacy, running out	Modern standard, growing
Security Features	Limited (IPsec optional)	Built-in IPsec required

Our tool detects and displays both your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, helping you understand your complete digital footprint across both protocols.

Threat Intelligence & Security Detection

IP Intelligence Pro goes beyond basic geolocation to identify potential security risks associated with your connection:

• VPN Detection: Identifies if you're using commercial VPN services that mask your true location
• Proxy Detection: Detects open proxies, residential proxies, and anonymous proxy services
• Tor Detection: Recognizes connections from the Tor anonymity network
• Data Center Detection: Identifies cloud hosting and data center IP ranges (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Bot/Crawler Detection: Flags known bot networks and web crawlers

Why this matters: If you're using a VPN to protect your privacy, you want to know it's working correctly. Our detection tells you if your anonymity tools are functioning as expected[citation:2].

Privacy Leak Tests: What They Reveal

WebRTC Leak Test

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a browser technology that enables voice, video, and data sharing without plugins. However, it can bypass VPN tunnels and reveal your real IP address. Our test checks whether your browser leaks your true IP even when connected to a VPN.

IPv6 DNS Leak Test

Many VPNs only protect IPv4 traffic, leaving IPv6 requests unencrypted and routed through your ISP's DNS servers. This creates a privacy vulnerability where your browsing activity is exposed. Our test detects whether your IPv6 traffic is leaking.

DNS Resolver Detection

DNS resolvers translate domain names (like google.com) to IP addresses. Using your ISP's DNS resolver exposes your browsing history. We identify which DNS resolver your device is using.

Browser Fingerprinting: Your Invisible Identifier

Even if you hide your IP address, websites can identify you through browser fingerprinting — collecting data about your device, browser, and settings to create a unique identifier[citation:2]. Our tool reveals:

• User Agent: Your browser and operating system
• Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
• Languages: Your browser's language preferences
• Screen Resolution: Your display dimensions
• Timezone: Your system's time zone setting
• Cookie Status: Whether cookies are enabled

How to Protect Your IP Privacy

• Use a reputable VPN service — encrypts traffic and masks your IP
• Disable WebRTC in your browser — prevents IP leaks in Chrome/Firefox
• Use privacy-focused browsers — Firefox with privacy settings, Brave, Tor Browser
• Consider the Tor Browser — for maximum anonymity (but slower speeds)
• Test regularly — use our tool weekly to verify your privacy setup
• Use browser extensions — uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, HTTPS Everywhere

The security score in our tool provides a personalized assessment based on your current configuration, with actionable recommendations for improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions