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Disable WebRTC to Prevent IP Leakage

In browsers with WebRTC support, the server can obtain the IP address of the visitor even if he is behind a proxy or use some VPN service. Users who are concerned about leaking their IP address can disable WebRTC to protect their IP address information from being detected by the server. When WebRTC support, the server can also obtain a unqiue media device id from the visitor. Such unique media device id can possibly used to track the identify of the visitor.

To disable WebRTC, select "Settings" from the menu, scroll to the security section and turn off the option "Enable WebRTC".

Learn more about WebRTC and IP Leakage.