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WebRTC Leak Test: What It Is and How to Fix It

DEV Community·ExamineIP·28 days ago
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A WebRTC leak exposes your real IP address to websites even when you're connected to a VPN. Use the free test below to find out if your browser is leaking right now — then follow the steps to fix it. Run the Free WebRTC Leak Test → What Is WebRTC? WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a technology built directly into modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera all include it. It was designed to enable peer-to-peer features like video calls, voice chat, and file sharing without needing a plugin or app. Unlike regular web traffic that routes through your browser's HTTP connection, WebRTC establishes direct communication channels between devices. That's what makes it fast for video calls — and what makes it a serious privacy risk if you use a VPN. What Is a WebRTC Leak? A WebRTC leak happens when your browser uses WebRTC's peer-to-peer connection mechanism to reveal your real IP address — including your local network IP and your public IP — to websites, even if you're behind a VPN.…

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