Visitor IP address anonymisation
Reduce the precision of visitor IP addresses when INSIDE saves visitor records.
What it is
Anonymize IP Addresses reduces the precision of visitor IP addresses saved by INSIDE. It is a website-level option and is off by default. Powerfront can turn it on for you.
Who uses it and why
Administrators request the setting when their organisation wants less precise visitor IP information retained. Visitors do not need to change a browser preference or take any action for the website setting to apply.
Where to find it
Powerfront manages Anonymize IP Addresses under Settings › General Settings › Admin. There is no visitor-facing switch for this setting.
How it works
When enabled, INSIDE reduces the IP address before saving visitor creation or update information.
- For IPv4, the final part of the address becomes zero.
- For IPv6, INSIDE keeps the first three colon-separated parts of the supplied text and appends a double colon.
The setting reduces address detail. It does not remove the visitor record, clear names or email addresses, or end a conversation.
Configure it
Ask Powerfront to enable Anonymize IP Addresses for the website concerned. The default is Off.
If you also need older information addressed, include that requirement in your request. Turning on the switch does not start a documented bulk conversion of historical records.
Settings
| Setting | Where | Applies to | Default | Who can change it | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymize IP Addresses | Settings › General Settings › Admin | website | Off | Powerfront | Reduces visitor IP address precision during visitor record creation and saved updates. |
Limits and good to know
- The confirmed scope is saved visitor IP information. Do not assume the same rule applies to operator sign-in records, download activity or hosting logs.
- A full address may still be available during live request handling before visitor information is saved.
- IPv6 shortening depends on how the address was written. It is not a promise to retain a consistent fixed network prefix for every IPv6 representation.
- This setting does not restrict which networks operators may use to sign in. Operator access has separate controls.
- Reducing IP precision does not by itself anonymise all personal information associated with a visitor.
Depends on and works with
View all connections as a list
This feature uses
- Admin settings and feature switches · managed by PowerfrontConfigured by
Powerfront manages the website switch in Admin.
FAQ and troubleshooting
Why does a saved IPv4 address end in zero?
That is the expected reduction when Anonymize IP Addresses is enabled.
Why can I still find an older full address?
The switch applies during visitor creation and saved updates. It does not provide a bulk historical conversion. Ask Powerfront to review the particular record and the scope of older data you need changed.
Does this hide an operator's sign-in address?
No such coverage is established by this visitor setting. Operator access and security activity records are separate.
Will it delete the visitor's name and email too?
No. Use the separate personal-data retention or deletion processes for those details.