Proxy & VPN Check

See the IP address, location, ISP, and ASN that websites detect when you connect. Differences between these details and your real location often indicate a VPN, proxy, or other anonymizing service.

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How This Proxy Check Works

There is no universal flag that definitively labels a connection as a VPN or proxy. Instead, detection relies on combining IP address ownership data, hosting provider information, and geolocation. This page shows what can be observed from your connection so that you can make an informed judgement.

If the detected location, ISP, or ASN differs significantly from your physical location or home ISP, it is likely that your traffic is being routed through a VPN, data center, or proxy service.

Signs You Might Be Using a VPN or Proxy

  • The country or city shown is different from where you are physically located.
  • The ISP appears as a hosting provider, cloud platform, or VPN brand instead of a residential broadband provider.
  • The IP address changes frequently when you reconnect to the internet or toggle your VPN.
  • Streaming services or websites show content libraries for a different country.

Why Websites Care About Proxies and VPNs

Websites use IP-based clues to enforce regional licensing, detect fraud, and combat abuse. VPNs and proxies can complicate these checks because a large number of users may share a small pool of IP addresses. Some services strictly block known VPN endpoints, while others allow them but apply additional risk checks.