Question 1

What is my public IP address?

Accepted Answer

Your public IP address is how your device is identified on the internet. It is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to every website you visit. It is not the same as your local/private IP (192.168.x.x), which is used within your home network.

Question 2

Can websites see my exact location?

Accepted Answer

No. Websites can see your approximate location (city/region level) based on your IP address lookup. They cannot see your exact street address or GPS coordinates unless you explicitly grant permission. Our location estimate is approximate and can be off by miles.

Question 3

Is my VPN working?

Accepted Answer

If VPN/Proxy Detected appears on your results, our IP geolocation database flagged your IP as belonging to a VPN or datacenter. This is a best-effort signal and not always accurate. For a definitive check, verify your VPN app is connected and routing your traffic correctly.

Question 4

What is a DNS leak?

Accepted Answer

A DNS leak occurs when your DNS queries bypass your VPN or privacy DNS and are sent to your ISP's DNS server instead. This can reveal which websites you visit, even if your traffic is otherwise encrypted.

Question 5

What is a WebRTC leak?

Accepted Answer

WebRTC is a browser technology for real-time communication. In some cases it can expose your local or public IP addresses even if a VPN is active. This page checks for WebRTC IP exposure using your browser's peer connection API.

Question 6

How can I reduce my online exposure?

Accepted Answer

Use a reputable VPN to mask your IP, switch to a privacy DNS like Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, disable WebRTC or use a blocker, enable browser privacy protections, use strong unique passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication. These are basic Zero Trust principles.