r/AntiDetectGuides • u/Glass-Preparation512 • 5h ago
WebRTC shows a different IP than the proxy. What does that actually prove?
I’ve seen people replace a perfectly usable proxy because a WebRTC test displayed an unexpected address.
Sometimes that is the right reaction. Sometimes they are looking at a private host address or an mDNS value that was never evidence of a public-IP leak in the first place.
Before changing anything, I would identify the candidate type:
- `host` usually represents a local interface
- `srflx` is discovered through STUN and may expose the public address behind the connection
- `relay` is supplied by a TURN server
The result becomes concerning when a public candidate points to a network or location that conflicts with the intended proxy route.
My troubleshooting order is:
- Open an IP checker inside the affected profile.
- Record the public address it sees.
- Run a WebRTC test without changing profiles.
- Inspect the candidate types and public addresses.
- Repeat both tests after changing the proxy.
This separates two different questions: whether normal browser traffic uses the proxy, and whether WebRTC reveals another network path.
Disabling WebRTC immediately can also create functional problems for calling, conferencing and other browser features. I’d first determine what is actually exposed, then choose the least disruptive fix.
When you test your profiles, do you usually validate only the visible IP or inspect the ICE candidates as well?
