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Disabling WebRTC is not a difficult matter, but before we move on to the instructions for disabling it, let's figure out what kind of beast it is and why an ordinary user needs to disable it.
This technology is built-in and enabled by default in all modern browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Chromium and Opera.
The following screen indicates that the WebRTC function is enabled in your browser. In addition, the site provides other interesting information.
Of course, you can continue to live with this, but as they say, God protects the best. Therefore, it is better to take care in advance and close this hole.
Of all modern browsers, Firefox is the most trainable. And in this particular case, Firefox showed its best side, allowing the user, without using third-party add-ons, to disable WebRTC using hidden settings.
Click on the [highlight color=»yellow»]"I promise..."[/highlight] button and continue further.
In the settings window, in the search bar (not in the address bar!), as shown in the screenshot below, enter the command [highlight color=”yellow”]media.peerconnection.enabled[/highlight]. The line we need will appear. Right-click on it and select the first item in the drop-down menu “[highlight color=”yellow”]Switch[/highlight]”.
After switching to the “Value” field, you should see the “[highlight color=”yellow”]False[/highlight]” parameter. Now close this window and restart the browser.
Another way is to install a special extension Disable WebRTC. But I prefer and advise you to perform this operation yourself. I don’t like installing programs on my computer, especially in a browser.
There is an even simpler way - download the ConfigFox utility, which, in addition to this operation, can significantly improve the privacy and anonymity of the Firefox browser. We wrote about this program in the article “Firefox Security Settings”. I highly recommend using this utility to all users of the Mozilla Firefox browser. The program does not install itself into the browser, but simply allows you to change the settings file.
There is also a ScriptSafe add-on that can also help solve this problem. In my opinion, this is the best way to solve the WebRTC problem in Chrome.
This extension will be more difficult for an inexperienced user, but if you are an advanced user, I highly recommend that you dig deeper into it.
If you know other ways to solve this problem in the Chrome browser, write in the comments.
In conclusion, I want to say that at the moment there is no one hundred percent reliable way to disable WebRTC in Chromium browsers such as Chrome, Yandex, Opera, etc. Therefore, I advise anyone who uses a VPN and who cares about anonymity to temporarily stop using these browsers. I think in the near future, this hole will be closed and you will be able to return to them. In the meantime, you can temporarily switch to Firefox.
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- How to disable WebRTC in the browser
- Why is WebRTC dangerous?
- How to check if WebRTC is enabled
- Disabling WebRTC Firefox
- Disable WebRTC Chrome
- Disabling WebRTC Opera / Yandex Browser
- Conclusion
Disabling WebRTC is not a difficult matter, but before we move on to the instructions for disabling it, let's figure out what kind of beast it is and why an ordinary user needs to disable it.
How to disable WebRTC in the browser
WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source standard that allows real-time streaming of video and audio data through a browser using P2P technology.This technology is built-in and enabled by default in all modern browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Chromium and Opera.
Why is WebRTC dangerous?
Why is WebRTC enabled dangerous? Because P2P requests the user’s real IP address during information exchange, and WebRTC kindly provides this information to everyone. Even if the user works through VPN or TOR, using this miracle technology, an attacker can easily find out the user’s IP address. And using vulnerabilities it will be able to calculate the IP, your real IP of course.How to check if WebRTC is enabled
To check your browser, you need to go to these sites:The following screen indicates that the WebRTC function is enabled in your browser. In addition, the site provides other interesting information.
Of course, you can continue to live with this, but as they say, God protects the best. Therefore, it is better to take care in advance and close this hole.
Of all modern browsers, Firefox is the most trainable. And in this particular case, Firefox showed its best side, allowing the user, without using third-party add-ons, to disable WebRTC using hidden settings.
Disabling WebRTC Firefox
To disable it in the Firefox browser, enter the command [highlight color=»yellow»]about:config[/highlight] in the address bar, after which this message will appear.Click on the [highlight color=»yellow»]"I promise..."[/highlight] button and continue further.
In the settings window, in the search bar (not in the address bar!), as shown in the screenshot below, enter the command [highlight color=”yellow”]media.peerconnection.enabled[/highlight]. The line we need will appear. Right-click on it and select the first item in the drop-down menu “[highlight color=”yellow”]Switch[/highlight]”.
After switching to the “Value” field, you should see the “[highlight color=”yellow”]False[/highlight]” parameter. Now close this window and restart the browser.
Another way is to install a special extension Disable WebRTC. But I prefer and advise you to perform this operation yourself. I don’t like installing programs on my computer, especially in a browser.
There is an even simpler way - download the ConfigFox utility, which, in addition to this operation, can significantly improve the privacy and anonymity of the Firefox browser. We wrote about this program in the article “Firefox Security Settings”. I highly recommend using this utility to all users of the Mozilla Firefox browser. The program does not install itself into the browser, but simply allows you to change the settings file.
Disable WebRTC Chrome
In the Google Chrome browser, things are a little more complicated. In Chrome, there is no way to disable this feature in the browser itself. To do this, you need to download a special add-on, it’s called WebRTC Block. You can download and install the add-on using this direct link. We have not tested this extension and cannot give any guarantees.There is also a ScriptSafe add-on that can also help solve this problem. In my opinion, this is the best way to solve the WebRTC problem in Chrome.
This extension will be more difficult for an inexperienced user, but if you are an advanced user, I highly recommend that you dig deeper into it.
If you know other ways to solve this problem in the Chrome browser, write in the comments.
Disabling WebRTC Opera / Yandex Browser
There are several plugins for the Opera browser: WebRTC Leak Prevent and WebRTC Control. I haven’t tested it personally, try it and write what helped and what didn’t.In conclusion, I want to say that at the moment there is no one hundred percent reliable way to disable WebRTC in Chromium browsers such as Chrome, Yandex, Opera, etc. Therefore, I advise anyone who uses a VPN and who cares about anonymity to temporarily stop using these browsers. I think in the near future, this hole will be closed and you will be able to return to them. In the meantime, you can temporarily switch to Firefox.
Conclusion
That's all. In the following articles we will talk about the anonymity and reliability of VPNs and public Proxy. It will be fun, we will break stereotypes. You'll love it!
