A Classroom for Sanskrit
Udemy uses IP geolocation for something called . If you log in from 200.80.0.0 (Brazil), Udemy’s algorithm automatically boosts courses about "SAP for Brazilian Tax Laws" or "Portuguese Accent Training" to the top of your search results.
Udemy doesn’t ask, “Hey, are you in India?” It just knows. Because your IP address reveals your rough geographic location (usually within 30 miles). udemy ip address
Because the IP address never forgets. Have you ever been locked out of Udemy for "suspicious login activity"? Share your story in the comments (but maybe use a VPN to post it). Udemy uses IP geolocation for something called
Udemy’s countermove? If you buy a course from an Indian IP but your credit card’s billing address is in London, or if you log in from New York two hours later, their fraud algorithms flag you. In extreme cases, they revoke the course. Your IP address turned you from a student into a suspect. 2. The Anti-Cheating Sheriff (Certificates & Exams) Here’s where it gets Orwellian. Because your IP address reveals your rough geographic
Why? Because historically, 99% of "Free trial abuse" comes from users cycling emails on a static IP. Udemy would rather lose a potential customer than lose the course revenue. You might think, "I’ll just hide my IP with a VPN."