What is webrtc leak
WebRTC leak is a reveal of IP address that poses a risk to user’s security and privacy. WebRTC leaks occur when establishing video or audio communication with another person through a browser using WebRTC technology, but this is not necessary - sites can see your IP even if the plugin is simply activated. A leak occurs and the browser shows your true IP address even if you use proxy or vpn.
WebRTC leak test
You can check if you have an IP leak through the WebRTC plugin in two places on the main page of Whoer.net site:
- in anonymity score section:
- and in IP address details section.
The following steps help webrtc leak prevent in browsers.
Disable WebRTC in Mozilla Firefox
Luckily for Mozilla users, the webrtc leak firefox requires the simplest solution. Firefox has the most proper procedure to disable WebRTC on the browser level. We recommend using this browser if this is a matter of importance for you. Type “about:config” in the address bar, and you will see the list of parameters:
Find the parameter “media.peerconnection.enabled.” A search function will help you with this – just copy and paste this parameter into the search field. This option should be set as false.
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Disable WebRTC in Google Chrome
If you discovered webrtc leak chrome, you can install the WebRTC Leak prevent extension.
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Disable WebRTC in Google Chrome on Android
Enter URL in the address bar: chrome://flags/#disable-webrtc
Click “Enable” below the setting “Disable WebRTC“.
Restart browser
Disable WebRTC in Yandex browser and Opera
Both these browsers support the WebRTC Control extension which can block WebRTC leaks.
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However, using plugins to block WebRTC IP leaks is not the safest method. In some cases, the browser will still be able to transmit your IP address. For additional security, you can install the NoScript plugin that blocks all browser scripts altogether. Even better is using high-quality virtual private network (VPN).
