WebRTC Leak Basics
WebRTC is useful for real-time communication, but it can also expose network details that users did not expect to reveal.
What WebRTC Does
WebRTC helps browsers build direct real-time connections for voice, video, and peer communication. To make that work, browsers may gather candidate network addresses so a connection can be established efficiently.
Why A Leak Result Appears
If the browser reveals an additional local or public address that does not match the path the user expected, a tool may describe it as a WebRTC leak. This often means there is a mismatch between the visible browsing route and the addresses that WebRTC can still discover.
What It Does Not Always Mean
A leak result does not always mean a catastrophic privacy failure. Sometimes it simply reflects how the browser, operating system, and network are currently configured. Still, it can be important when consistency matters.
How To Interpret It
- Compare the exposed address with your expected route.
- Test again after browser or network changes.
- Use it as one signal among many, not the only judgment.