VPN Checker Tool

Check if an IP address is using a VPN, proxy, or Tor connection. This tool helps identify anonymous connections for security and fraud prevention purposes.

VPN Detection Results for 216.73.216.132 (IPv4)

This IP does not appear to be a VPN, proxy, or Tor service.

Confidence level: 80%

Detection Results
VPN Service Not Detected
Proxy Server Not Detected
Tor Exit Node Not Detected
Hosting/Datacenter Not Detected
Anonymous Connection No

For detailed information about this IP address, try our IP Lookup Tool.


About VPN Checker

What does this tool do?

Our VPN Checker detects whether an IP address is using a VPN, proxy, or Tor connection. It analyzes various characteristics against our database of known anonymous services to help identify potentially hidden connections.

Why is this useful?

VPN detection helps with fraud prevention, security monitoring, and compliance requirements while respecting legitimate privacy needs. Organizations need to identify anonymous connections for risk assessment and security purposes.

Who uses this tool?

  • Security professionals - Monitor for suspicious access patterns and potential threats
  • Fraud prevention teams - Identify high-risk transactions from masked IP addresses
  • Compliance officers - Verify user locations for regulatory requirements
  • Network administrators - Track unusual traffic patterns and proxy usage
  • Content providers - Enforce regional licensing and access controls

How to check for VPN usage

  1. Enter any public IP address in the input field (your IP is pre-filled)
  2. Click the "Check" button to analyze the IP address
  3. Review the detection results and confidence level
  4. Examine the detailed breakdown of different anonymization types

Example

Testing IP address 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS) typically shows "Not Detected" for all categories, while testing a known VPN exit IP would show "Detected" under VPN Service with high confidence.

Understanding your results

Detection Categories

VPN Service
IP is associated with a known commercial or private VPN provider. High reliability for commercial VPNs, moderate for private setups.
Proxy Server
IP is functioning as an intermediary server for web requests. Moderate reliability as some proxies may be harder to detect.
Tor Exit Node
IP is a known exit point of the Tor anonymity network. Very high reliability as exit nodes are publicly listed.
Hosting/Datacenter
IP belongs to a cloud provider or datacenter. High reliability, but many legitimate services also run in datacenters.
Anonymous Connection
Overall determination if any anonymizing technology is detected, based on combined indicators.

Confidence Levels

  • High Confidence (80-95%): Strong indicators of VPN/proxy usage or clear evidence of non-VPN
  • Medium Confidence (40-79%): Some indicators present, but not definitive
  • Low Confidence (0-39%): Minimal indicators, detection may be unreliable

Important notes

  • No detection method is 100% accurate - VPN and proxy technologies evolve constantly
  • New services may not be in our database yet
  • Some hosting services may be falsely flagged as VPNs
  • Results should be used as one factor in security assessment, not the sole determinant

Common use cases

Fraud Prevention

Financial institutions detect VPNs to prevent fraudulent transactions and identify high-risk activities from masked locations.

Security Monitoring

Organizations track unusual access patterns from VPNs and proxies to identify potential security threats or unauthorized access attempts.

Compliance Requirements

Regulated industries verify actual user locations to meet legal and regulatory requirements for data handling and service provision.

Content Licensing

Streaming services and content providers enforce regional licensing agreements by detecting users attempting to bypass geographic restrictions.

Privacy considerations

While VPN detection serves legitimate security purposes, it's important to respect user privacy. VPN use is legal in most countries and often necessary for protecting personal data, maintaining privacy, and accessing the internet safely.

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