Can many people share the same IP address?

Can many people share the same IP address?

As I understand it, two computers cannot have the same public (external) IP address unless they are connected via the same router. If they are connected via the same router, then they can have (share) the same public IP address yet have different private (local) IP addresses.

Does fandom leak your IP?

Unless someone is editing logged out, Fandom will not expose IPs. However, there are times when we will look up an IP to help us combat bad behaviour. These groups will also keep IP addresses private, but they may show in block logs on individual wikis.

Can Wikipedia edits be traced?

Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. This page in a nutshell: Yes, Wikipedia can be anonymous. As an editor on Wikipedia, you have a choice: You can let everyone know who you are by using your real name.

Does Wikipedia Make your IP public?

When you edit a Wikipedia page, you can either log in or complete this task anonymously. If you are logged in, it will display your username and the edit you have made. If you have done so anonymously, it will just record your IP address . Wikipedia does not object to anonymous entries.

Why do all my devices have the same public IP?

Your router is connected directly to the Internet, and it’s assigned your public IP address (which may change over time). Your router is then responsible for sharing your public IP address among the other computers and connected devices in your home. Your router assigns local IP addresses to your connected devices.

Does my neighbor have the same IP address as me?

When you use the Internet, your internal IP address is hidden and only your external IP address is seen by other computers on the Internet. Therefore, all devices connected to the router (whether wired or wirelessly) will share the same external IP address.

How do you search users on fandom?

To search any Fandom community, you can use the search box available through the magnifying glass icons on the Fandom bar to the left and the navigation bar at the top of every page.

How do you report a wiki on fandom?

Many wikis will have a central community area linked in their top navigation menu, such as the community portal page or the discussions, where you can report a problem. To talk to an individual user, go to their user page and use their Message Wall or user talk page to send them a message.

Can Wikipedia detect VPN?

Technically yes, you can make a Wikipedia edit using a VPN, but Wikipedia may flag your account. Any sort of anonymizing proxy servers will send up red flags to Wikipedia that your account is not trustworthy. One example of this is when you try to edit a Wikipedia article using the TOR browser.

Does Wikipedia show your IP?

If you are not logged into Wikipedia, your IP address is publicly recorded with every edit that you make. If you are logged in, your IP address is hidden from all but a very small number of trusted administrators.

Should I use my real name in Wikipedia?

It can be your real name, if you so choose, but you should be aware of the risks involved in editing under your real name. Wikipedia usernames are case sensitive, but the first letter is always automatically capitalized.

Can you edit Wikipedia with a VPN?

Can you edit Wikipedia with a VPN? A VPN is a virtual private network. It hides your IP address by creating a “tunnel” through the internet from your machine to another. Technically yes, you can make a Wikipedia edit using a VPN, but Wikipedia may flag your account.

Why are so many people using the same IP address?

Network address translation (NAT) is another problem for unregistered users. Some ISPs use NAT to reduce the number of IP addresses needed to serve a large number of clients. This means that you and perhaps dozens or hundreds of people are using the exact same IP address.

Is the IP address on Wikipedia a person?

While the people who use the IP address to edit are certainly human and add value to Wikipedia, the IP address itself isn’t an account, isn’t the same as a single person, and can’t be treated exactly the same as a registered account in a few key areas.

How are IP addresses not assigned to people?

Unlike a phone number, most IP addresses aren’t assigned to individual humans, but on an “as needed” basis. Another issue that compounds this is the recent rise in mobile internet access. Typically, a cellular carrier will have a very large bank of static IP addresses available when a customer wants to go online.

Where did the idea of anonymous come from?

Usage of the term Anonymous in the sense of a shared identity began on imageboards, particularly the /b/ board of 4chan, dedicated to random content, dedicated to raiding other websites. A tag of Anonymous is assigned to visitors who leave comments without identifying the originator of the posted content.