➡️ Why Is My Proxy Showing the Wrong Location?

This article explains why static Rayobyte proxies (Dedicated DC, Semi-Dedicated, and Static ISP proxies) may appear to show an incorrect location on third-party IP lookup sites, and how to properly verify and resolve this.

➡️ How Proxy Location Data Works

Regional internet registries and third-party databases determine IP geolocation. For Rayobyte static proxies, location ownership is governed by ARIN (the American Registry for Internet Numbers).

If you enter your Rayobyte proxy IP into the ARIN lookup tool below, you’ll see the official registered location:

 https://whois.arin.net/ui/ 

Because ARIN controls IP registration, this data is considered authoritative. However, many public IP-checking websites do not update their databases frequently, which can cause location mismatches.

➡️ Why Third-Party IP Checkers May Be Incorrect

Websites that display IP locations rely on their own geolocation databases. These services may lag behind official registry updates, and Rayobyte does not control how or when these databases are refreshed.

For the most accurate results, we recommend checking your proxy IP against multiple providers, including:

It’s normal for these services to show different results for the same IP.

➡️ When Should I Replace a Proxy?

If your proxy works correctly for your intended use case, a geolocation mismatch on a lookup website is typically not a functional issue.

However, if a proxy does not meet your needs or causes issues with your target site, you may replace it using your available replacement credits.

 https://rayobyte.com/proxy/dashboard/replace 

Once replaced, a new proxy IP will be automatically assigned.

➡️ Important Notes

  • ✔ This article applies to static proxies only
  • ✔ Rotating proxies (Residential, Rotating DC, Rotating ISP, Web Unblocker) use dynamic IP pools and are expected to show varying locations
  • ✔ Always test proxies directly in your application or workflow

➡️ Need Help?

If you’re unsure whether a location issue is expected behavior, or need help deciding whether a replacement is appropriate, our support team is happy to assist.

We’ll help you verify proxy behavior and ensure the best fit for your use case.