WebRTC is often talked about on VPN Websites.
WebRTC is a Technology that allows your Browser to have Video and Voice Communication Abilities.
When you use Google Meet to hold a Video Conference, you’re using WebRTC.
The same is with the Facebook Messenger Video Call.
There are other Applications that make use of WebRTC. For Example, if you’re on Discord.
It enables live Communications in real Time.
WebRTC works by sending Audio/Video Feeds between two Entities.
This means your Browser will share some of your Information with the Website, which will include your IP Address.
And these Channels can bypass the encrypted Tunnel you have Setup.
So basically, a WebRTC Leak can reveal your real IP Address even if you are using a VPN.
To see if your IP is leaked go to IPLEAK.NET.
If you see your real IP on the Website, your IP is being leaked.
If you can see the IP Address of the VPN Server, you’re safe and your browsing is secure.
One Way is by getting a VPN that doesn’t allow these Leaks.
Another Option is to block the WebRTC Requests directly from the Browser.
You can also use browser Extensions if you cannot disable WebRTC.
Keep in Mind that if you disable WebRTC, you won’t be able to enjoy the Functionalities that come with it.
You cannot disable WebRTC in Chrome. The only thing you can do is use Add-ons. A good Chrome Add-on is WebRTC Leak Prevent.
It controls the hidden WebRTC Settings and protects you against the Leaks.
chrome://flags/#disable-webrtc
in your Android Chrome Address Bar. It will open a Settings Pageabout:config
and press EnterAccept the Risk and Continue
media.peerconnection.enabled
Preferences
Show Develop menu in menu bar
Experimental Features
Remove Legacy WebRTC API
Opera doesn’t have a Way to disable WebRTC. You can use third-party Addons like
WebRTC Leak Prevent
just like you did with Chrome.
Keep in mind that these Extensions do not fix the Leak. Instead, they block the Attempts the Websites make to collect IP Addresses.
about:flags
in the Address Bar & press EnterHide my local IP address over WebRTC connections
to activate.Make sure you use a VPN. The VPN should be able to bypass the WebRTC Leak.
With a VPN, you can use a Secure Browsers like LibreWolf that does not keep any of your Details.