VPN & Proxy Check

How to use the VPN and proxy check

1. Leave the field empty and press Check IP to test your own connection.
2. Or enter any IPv4 or IPv6 address to check it.
3. Read the verdict at the top, then the details below it.

To test your VPN, connect to it first, then reload this page. If the verdict still shows your home provider and city, your VPN is not working or is leaking.

What the results mean

How VPN detection works

Detection services keep lists of address ranges used by VPN providers, proxies and data centers, and add signals such as open proxy ports and traffic patterns. Streaming services, banks and online shops use the same kind of data, so if your VPN shows up here, those sites can probably see it too.

No detection is perfect. New VPN servers, residential proxies and private VPN servers you run yourself may not be on any list yet.

If your VPN is detected

• Switch to another server or location in your VPN app.
• Use a VPN that offers dedicated or residential IP addresses if you need to avoid blocks.
• Make sure your browser does not leak your real address: run the WebRTC leak test.
• Check that your timezone matches your VPN location; a mismatch is another clue sites use.

Learn more in what is a VPN and what is a proxy server.

Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to use a VPN?

In most countries, yes. Some countries restrict or ban VPNs, and using a VPN does not make illegal activity legal. Check the rules where you live.

Why do websites block VPNs?

To enforce licensing rules (streaming), to stop fraud and fake accounts, or to apply regional prices. Blocking by IP is the simplest way to do it.

Can a website see my real IP if I use a VPN?

Not through the normal connection, but a browser feature called WebRTC, an IPv6 leak or a DNS leak can expose it. Our WebRTC leak test checks the most common one.

Does this check work for IPv6 addresses?

Yes. Enter an IPv6 address and the tool checks it against the same lists.

Last updated October 20, 2026 by the FindMyIPLocation team.