WebRTC Leak Protection Guide

WebRTC IP Leaks in 2025The Hidden VPN Bypass That Exposes Your Real IP

WebRTC enables browser-to-browser communication but can expose your real IP address even when using VPNs or proxies. In 2025, sophisticated detection systems specifically check for WebRTC leaks to unmask users hiding behind proxies.

90%+
Browsers Vulnerable
STUN
Main Attack Vector
UDP
Bypasses HTTP Proxy
ICE
Candidate Leak

Research updated: December 2025

What is WebRTC and Why Does It Leak?

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) enables peer-to-peer video, audio, and data sharing directly in browsers. To establish direct connections, it needs to discover your network addresses - and this is where leaks happen.

The ICE Candidate Process

1

Local IP Discovery

WebRTC queries all local network interfaces

2

STUN Server Request

Browser sends UDP to STUN server to discover public IP

3

ICE Candidates Generated

All discovered IPs become "candidates" for connection

4

JavaScript Access

Websites can read these candidates via JS API

Why VPNs Don't Protect You

VPNs and HTTP proxies route TCP traffic through their servers. But WebRTC uses UDP and makes direct STUN requests outside the VPN tunnel.

  • STUN requests use UDP port 3478, often not tunneled
  • Local interface discovery is OS-level, not affected by proxies
  • WebRTC is designed to bypass proxies for P2P connectivity

Types of WebRTC Leaks

WebRTC can leak multiple types of IP addresses. Understanding each helps you verify your protection is complete.

Local IP Leak

Medium

Reveals your private/local IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x)

Risk: Can correlate sessions across different external IPs, revealing device identity

Public IP Leak

Critical

Exposes your real public IP address even through VPN or proxy

Risk: Completely bypasses VPN/proxy protection, revealing true identity

IPv6 Leak

Critical

Reveals IPv6 address when IPv4 VPN doesn't tunnel IPv6

Risk: IPv6 addresses are often unique per device, enabling precise tracking

STUN Request Leak

High

Direct requests to STUN servers bypass proxy settings

Risk: STUN servers log your real IP during connectivity checks

How Websites Detect WebRTC Leaks

Detection systems use simple JavaScript to extract ICE candidates and reveal your real IPs.

// WebRTC leak detection code (simplified)
async function detectWebRTCLeaks() {
  const ips = new Set();

  const pc = new RTCPeerConnection({
    iceServers: [{ urls: "stun:stun.l.google.com:19302" }]
  });

  pc.createDataChannel("");

  pc.onicecandidate = (event) => {
    if (event.candidate) {
      // Extract IP from ICE candidate
      const regex = /([0-9]{1,3}(\.[0-9]{1,3}){3}|[a-f0-9]{1,4}(:[a-f0-9]{1,4}){7})/;
      const match = regex.exec(event.candidate.candidate);
      if (match) {
        ips.add(match[1]);
        console.log("Leaked IP:", match[1]);
      }
    }
  };

  await pc.createOffer().then(offer => pc.setLocalDescription(offer));

  // IPs collected include:
  // - Your local IP (192.168.x.x)
  // - Your real public IP (bypasses VPN!)
  // - IPv6 addresses
}

This code runs silently on any website without user permission. No camera or microphone access required - just JavaScript.

Browser-Specific Protection

Each browser handles WebRTC differently. Here's how to protect yourself in 2025.

Chrome

Extension required

Solution

WebRTC Network Limiter extension or uBlock Origin

No built-in protection. Extensions required for full control.

Firefox

Built-in protection

Solution

about:config โ†’ media.peerconnection.enabled = false

Full disable available but breaks video calls. Enhanced protection mode helps.

Brave

Built-in protection

Solution

Settings โ†’ Privacy โ†’ WebRTC IP Handling Policy

Best built-in protection. Can disable non-proxied UDP or block completely.

Safari

Built-in protection

Solution

Develop menu โ†’ Experimental Features โ†’ WebRTC mDNS ICE candidates

Uses mDNS to hide local IPs. Less granular control than others.

Antidetect Browsers & WebRTC

Professional antidetect browsers provide the best WebRTC protection for automation.

GoLogin

Three WebRTC modes: Disabled, Altered (uses proxy IP), or Real. Per-profile control with automatic leak testing.

Recommended for multi-account

Multilogin

Automatic WebRTC IP masking that matches your proxy IP. Built-in leak prevention with no configuration needed.

Zero-config protection

Octo Browser

WebRTC substitution with custom local and public IP settings. Full control over ICE candidate generation.

Granular control

Mobile Proxies and WebRTC Protection

Mobile proxies alone don't prevent WebRTC leaks. Here's the complete solution.

The Problem

HTTP/SOCKS5 proxies don't handle WebRTC's UDP STUN requests. Even with a mobile proxy, your real IP can leak via WebRTC.

  • Proxy routes TCP (HTTP/HTTPS) traffic only
  • WebRTC uses UDP, bypassing the proxy
  • STUN servers see your real IP directly

The Solution

Combine mobile proxies with WebRTC protection in your browser or antidetect tool.

  • Use antidetect browser with WebRTC masking
  • Configure WebRTC to return proxy IP
  • Or disable WebRTC entirely for automation
  • Always test with BrowserLeaks before operations

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