VPN Proxy DetectorVPN Proxy Detector API

OnlineCredit Usage:1 per callRefreshed Just now
avg: 342ms|p50: 324ms|p75: 354ms|p90: 391ms|p99: 465ms

Overview

To use VPN Proxy Detector, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vpndetector

Example

How to call the VPN Proxy Detector API in different programming languages.

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vpndetector?ip=103.62.49.210" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vpndetector?ip=103.62.49.210', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vpndetector?ip=103.62.49.210', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vpndetector?ip=103.62.49.210", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Example Response
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "ip": "103.62.49.210",
    "is_vpn": false,
    "is_datacenter": true,
    "checked_on": "2025-12-16",
    "risk_level": "High",
    "threat_level": "Moderate"
  }
}

Authentication

The VPN Proxy Detector API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the VPN Proxy Detector API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the VPN Proxy Detector API:

Detect VPN Usage

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
ipstringrequired
The IP address you want to check for VPN usage
Format: ip (e.g., 103.62.49.210)
-103.62.49.210

Response

The VPN Proxy Detector API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.

Other Response Formats

XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <ip>103.62.49.210</ip>
    <is_vpn>false</is_vpn>
    <is_datacenter>true</is_datacenter>
    <checked_on>2025-12-16</checked_on>
    <risk_level>High</risk_level>
    <threat_level>Moderate</threat_level>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  ip: 103.62.49.210
  is_vpn: false
  is_datacenter: true
  checked_on: '2025-12-16'
  risk_level: High
  threat_level: Moderate
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
ip103.62.49.210
is_vpnfalse
is_datacentertrue
checked_on2025-12-16
risk_levelHigh
threat_levelModerate

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
ipstring"103.62.49.210"
The IP address that was checked for VPN usage
is_vpnbooleanfalse
Whether the IP address is using a VPN service
is_datacenterbooleantrue
Whether the IP belongs to a datacenter or cloud provider
checked_onstring"2025-12-16"
The date when the IP was last checked for VPN status
risk_levelPremiumstring"High"
Overall risk assessment of the IP address (Low, Moderate, High)
threat_levelPremiumstring"Moderate"
Threat assessment level associated with the IP address

Headers

Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access VPN Proxy Detector through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the vpn proxy detector data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test VPN Proxy Detector in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  vpndetector(
    input: {
      ip: "103.62.49.210"
    }
  ) {
    ip
    is_vpn
    is_datacenter
    checked_on
    risk_level
    threat_level
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The VPN Proxy Detector API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →

Rate Limiting

VPN Proxy Detector requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →

Error Codes

The VPN Proxy Detector API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →

SDKs for VPN Proxy Detector

Official VPN Proxy Detector packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →

No-Code Integrations

VPN Proxy Detector works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for VPN Proxy Detector?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for VPN Proxy Detector and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does VPN Proxy Detector cost?

Each successful VPN Proxy Detector API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful vpn proxy detector lookups.

Can I use VPN Proxy Detector in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of VPN Proxy Detector, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use VPN Proxy Detector from a browser?
Yes! The VPN Proxy Detector API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my VPN Proxy Detector credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, VPN Proxy Detector API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

What's Next?

Continue your journey with these recommended resources

Was this page helpful?