The VPN detection API documentation describes a way to programmatically detect an IP address as being a proxy or using a VPN. This tool can be useful for businesses that want to protect their networks from fraudulent activity. Fraudsters use proxies and VPN connections to hide their true locations, identities, and intentions when committing crimes online. Therefore, detecting these connections is an important component of many fraud detection solutions.
This service utilizes a number of different methods to detect proxies, including webRTC tests, open port pings, and latency testing. The results are delivered via JSON or XML and include details about the connection type and more. Using this data, the system can identify an IP as being a proxy, VPN, or TOR exit node and apply relevant rules to that information.
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This API has been designed to be easy to integrate with other systems, offering SDKs for various programming languages. It has also been designed to be flexible enough to allow businesses with different risk appetites to fine-tune their detection policies. For example, it can be used by a streaming service to restrict unauthorized users from accessing geo-restricted content and by companies with consumer services to prevent fake account signups from people with masked IP addresses. Additionally, it can be used by businesses to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
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