JasonBen - 2024 9 7In the Internet era, people will pay more attention to the protection of privacy, and many of them want to hide their real IP address, so as to enhance the privacy and security when surfing the Internet. Therefore, IP proxy is widely used by people as a kind of network technology to protect privacy. However, many people doubt the practicality of IP proxy, if I use proxy, will my IP be tracked?
Can IP proxy hide real IP?
Generally, when using an IP proxy, the user’s real IP address is replaced by the proxy server, thus hiding the user’s real identity. Therefore most of the proxies hide your IP address to provide privacy protection for the users, and when you visit a website, the target website cannot see your real identity.
Can my IP be tracked if I use a proxy?
We use IP proxies for security reasons. Proxies can hide a user’s IP address, but they do not completely prevent our real IP address from being traced. Below are some of the scenarios that may be traced:
1. Proxy server
When a user accesses the Internet through a proxy server, the requests sent will be relayed through the proxy server. The proxy server will see your real IP address as well as your online operations. If the proxy server is monitored, the user’s real IP address may be traced. Therefore, do not use free or unreliable proxy servers, the risk of information leakage is higher.
2. Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Although you can use a proxy to hide your real IP address, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will know all of your operations, and it can track things such as the websites you visit, how often you visit them, what you watch, your emails, and so on. Some proxy service providers will disclose users’ real information, so choosing a high quality and reliable proxy service provider is a key step to prevent your IP address from being tracked.
3. User’s fingerprint information
Even with an IP proxy, a user’s IP address can still be leaked with other information. For example, the user’s MAC address, device fingerprint, browser fingerprint and other information can be used to identify the user. In addition, different users have their own unique network behaviors and habits, which can easily be used to identify the user’s true identity.
Summary
In short, proxies can hide your IP address, but they cannot hide your full identity. IP proxy can provide security and anonymity, but for better protection against IP tracking, it is recommended to choose a high-quality and reliable proxy IP service and, if necessary, use a browser with a high level of anonymity to access websites.
