Why does my VPN show as residential?

Some premium VPNs use residential IPs to avoid detection. Harder for services to block.

Can streaming services detect my VPN?

Yes, if it uses data center IPs. Netflix and Hulu maintain VPN IP databases.

Is Tor classification bad?

Many sites block Tor exits due to abuse. But Tor is a legitimate privacy tool.

Can I change my classification?

Switch VPN servers, use residential-IP VPNs, or change internet connections.

IP Type Check

Free online IP type checker. Check if your IP address is residential, VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, or hosting — see what streaming services and websites detect about your connection.

Free online IP type checker. Check if your IP address is residential, VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, or hosting — see what streaming services and websites detect about your connection. Open the tool -- your connection type is detected automatically. Review your IP classification: residential, VPN, proxy, hosting, or Tor. Check each signal individually to understand how your connection appears. Use this before accessing geo-restricted or VPN-blocking services. Queries ipapi.co over HTTPS to classify your connection with provider/organization heuristics. Your IP is sent to this public API.