Browser Fingerprint vs IP Fingerprint: How Platforms Identify You

Many users assume that changing IP can prevent account association. However, platforms identify devices by combining multi-dimensional fingerprints.

What Is an IP Fingerprint?

IP refers to the network exit identity of the device.

What Is a Browser Fingerprint?

Browser fingerprinting uses exposed browser parameters to identify unique devices:

• Canvas rendering output
• WebGL GPU model
• Installed font list
• User-Agent string
• Timezone and language settings

Key Differences

• IP can be masked, but device fingerprint consistency remains
• IP similarity alone does not cause association, but fingerprint similarity does

Best Practice

• Use residential proxies instead of datacenter proxies
• Use browser fingerprint isolation and cookie isolation
• Use Antidetect Browser for independent environment profiles