Proxy Check
Our Proxy Check tool evaluates your connection to determine if a proxy is being used. This can be essential for maintaining online privacy, verifying security settings, or troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Your IP Address: 18.97.9.168
You don't seem to be using a proxy.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Virginia |
| City | Ashburn |
| ZIP | 20149 |
| ISP | Amazon.com, Inc. |
About Proxy Checking
A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your device and the internet. It can be used for various purposes, including:
- Enhancing online privacy and anonymity
- Bypassing geographical restrictions
- Improving security in corporate networks
- Caching web content to speed up access
Why Check for Proxies?
Checking for proxies can be important for several reasons:
- Verify that your privacy settings are working as intended
- Ensure that you're not unknowingly using a proxy
- Troubleshoot network issues that might be caused by proxy settings
- Confirm that you're accessing content from your actual location when required
How Our Proxy Check Tool Works
Our tool uses the following process to check for proxy usage:
- We detect your current IP address
- We query a reliable IP information database
- The database checks various factors to determine if the IP is associated with a proxy
- We display the results, including whether a proxy was detected and additional IP information
Remember that while this tool is generally accurate, no proxy detection method is 100% foolproof. Some sophisticated proxies or VPNs might not be detected.