WebRTC Leak Test

WebRTC stands for Web Real-Time Communication. As the name suggests, this technology allows for real-time communication between browsers without requiring an intermediate server (after the connection has been already established). The benefits of WebRTC include:

• •It reduces the lag time for video chat, audio chat, live streaming, and even large file sharing
• •It's free for both personal and commercial use
• •It utilizes technology that is constantly improving
• •It's open-source software, as opposed to an extension or plugin
• •It's available for mobile applications
• •It offers better sound quality as opposed to Flash with adjustable built-in microphone settings

Although WebRTC was originally developed by Google, many browsers support this technology, including Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome, and Safari.

WebRTC is most notably recognized for its ability to enhance video and audio chats, but it is also a useful tool for other applications, such as the transfer of data.

Is local IP exposure a threat?

Local IP exposure through WebRTC is a normal browser behavior and does not pose a threat to your privacy. LockNet VPN fully protects your real public IP address, which is what actually matters. The local IP addresses that WebRTC may expose (like 192.168.x.x) are private network addresses that cannot identify you or reveal your location. This is why major VPN providers don't consider local IP exposure to be a leak.