Worried your browser is leaking your IP Address through WebRTC? Check your browser for leaks and prevent IP leaks using our tutorials below. WebRTC allows for applications to take advantage of "real-time communication" which can reveal your personal IP address while on a VPN or proxy.
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Each browser handles WebRTC differently. For that reason, each require different steps needed to disable it's functionality. Below are step by step instructions for disabling WebRTC on the most common browsers.
Head to the following URL in your address bar.
Scroll down and locate the "WebRTC STUN Origin Header" setting, and disable it.
Aditionally we recommend disabling WebRTC functionality for video encoding/decoding.
The Opera browser does not have a built-in option to disable WebRTC, a feature that enables real-time communication in web browsers and mobile apps. This means that users must use third-party tools to block or prevent WebRTC communications in order to prevent leaks, which could potentially expose their IP address and location.
To protect against WebRTC leaks, our Vortex feature actively blocks dozens of common STUN servers, which are often used for WebRTC. This helps ensure that your IP address remains private and secure while using the Opera browser. By using Vortex, you can have peace of mind knowing that your online activity is protected against potential WebRTC leaks.
Open a new browser page and direct to the Settings page. From here, Show Advanced Settings, and click Privacy & Security. Scroll and locate the setting option to "Disable non-proxied UDP Requests" under WebRTC.
Head to the following URL in your address bar.
Scroll down and locate the "Hide my local IP address over WebRTC connections" setting, and enable it.
WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a free, open-source project that provides web browsers and mobile applications with real-time communication (RTC) via simple application programming interfaces (APIs). It allows audio and video communication to work inside web pages by allowing direct peer-to-peer communication, eliminating the need to install plugins or download native apps.
However, WebRTC does have some security concerns to be aware of. Since WebRTC allows direct peer-to-peer communication, it can potentially expose the IP addresses of the devices involved in the communication. This can be a problem for users who want to keep their IP address private, as it can be used to track their location and potentially expose their identity. In addition, WebRTC can potentially be exploited by attackers to perform man-in-the middle attacks or to conduct surveillance on users.