Architecture Overview
OpenLibreNet uses Webfuse as a web augmentation proxy to route requests through regional servers while applying privacy protections.
Request flow through Webfuse proxy infrastructure with privacy protections and regional routing
You Enter a URL and Select a Region
When you enter a website URL and choose a region (USA, UK, Germany, etc.), OpenLibreNet prepares to route your request through servers in that location.
Example: You select "UK" and enter "bbc.com" - your request will appear to come from the United Kingdom.
Request Routed Through Regional Server
Your request is sent to our server. This server fetches the website on your behalf, making it appear as if a user from that region is visiting the site.
- Your real IP address is hidden
- Target website sees regional server IP
- Geo-restrictions are bypassed
Privacy Protections Applied
Before the website loads, OpenLibreNet applies multiple privacy technologies to prevent tracking and fingerprinting.
Canvas Blocking
Prevents websites from using canvas fingerprinting to create a unique identifier for your browser.
Device Masking
Hides your real device information and presents standardized user agent data.
Header Sanitation
Removes identifying HTTP headers that could reveal information about you.
Script Filtering
Blocks tracking scripts and analytics that attempt to monitor your behavior.
Website Content Delivered to You
The website loads in your browser through OpenLibreNet's secure session. You can browse normally, and all privacy protections remain active throughout your session.
Session Features:
- • Click links and navigate naturally
- • Fill forms and log into accounts
- • Share your session with team members (optional)
- • Switch regions anytime without restarting
The Technology Behind OpenLibreNet
OpenLibreNet is built on established web augmentation and co-browsing platforms.
Webfuse
Web Augmentation Technology
Webfuse provides the foundation for OpenLibreNet's privacy and geo-unblocking capabilities. It operates as a web augmentation proxy, creating Sessions that serve websites through a virtual layer, enabling real-time modification without requiring source code access.
Core Capabilities:
Surfly
Co-browsing Technology
Surfly powers the team browsing features in OpenLibreNet, enabling multiple users to share and interact with the same browsing session in real-time.
Core Capabilities:
Global Infrastructure
7 Regional Servers
USA, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and Hong Kong
Always Available
24/7 uptime across all regional servers
SOC 2 Compliant
Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II certification
Privacy Technologies Explained
Technical details of the privacy protection mechanisms implemented in OpenLibreNet.
Canvas Blocking
Prevents browser fingerprinting
Websites use HTML5 canvas to create a unique fingerprint of your browser. OpenLibreNet intercepts these attempts and returns randomized data, preventing consistent tracking across websites.
How it works: Canvas fingerprinting draws invisible images using your GPU. The subtle differences in rendering create a unique ID. We block this by randomizing the output.
Device Masking
Hides your device information
Your user agent, screen resolution, installed fonts, and other device details can identify you. We replace these with standardized values that appear like a common device configuration.
Protected data: User agent string, screen size, installed plugins, timezone, language settings, hardware capabilities.
Header Sanitation
Removes identifying HTTP headers
HTTP requests include headers that reveal information about your system and browsing session. We strip or modify headers that could be used for tracking or identification.
Sanitized headers: Referer, Origin, X-Forwarded-For, DNT (Do Not Track), Accept-Language, and other fingerprinting vectors.
IP Masking
Hides your real location
When you browse through OpenLibreNet, websites see the IP address of our regional server, not your actual location. This prevents IP-based tracking and bypasses geographic restrictions.
Benefits: Bypass geo-blocks, prevent IP tracking, access content from different regions, protect your physical location.