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Filter every visitor's IP with proxy detection

Proxies feature in the vast majority of cyber-fraud attempts. Applybird gives you real-time, anonymous IP detection and scoring โ€” so you can spot hidden locations and stop fraud in its tracks.

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97%
Of fraud uses proxies
Daily
Updated IP database
3
Risk tiers
What it does

See the true IP behind every visitor

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VPN & TOR detection

Spot VPNs, TOR exit nodes and public proxies hiding a user's true location.

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Residential & datacenter proxies

Unmask residential, private, premium, SOCKS4/5 and hosting / datacenter IPs.

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Geolocation mismatch

Detect when an IP's location doesn't match the user's stated location to prevent chargebacks.

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Real-time risk scoring

Score every IP from low to high risk against a database updated daily.

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Custom verification flow

Trigger stricter checks automatically for high-risk IPs while keeping low-risk users frictionless.

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Instant, anonymous lookup

Score an IP in milliseconds with a single API call.

How it works

From signal to decision in milliseconds

1

Send the IP

Pass the visitor's IP address at signup, login or checkout.

2

We analyse it

We check it against a daily-updated database of anonymising IPs.

3

Get a risk tier

Receive a low / medium / high risk verdict with the reasons.

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Step up or allow

Apply stricter verification to risky IPs, or let genuine users through.

The Applybird platform

Works better together

Combine signals across the platform for a single, stronger fraud decision โ€” with no extra friction for genuine users.

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Tell us about your use case and we'll show you exactly how Applybird protects your business โ€” no commitment, just a straight answer.