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This free tool helps you identify your user agent, including browser and operating system details.
A user agent is a string of text that your web browser or device sends to websites when you visit them. It provides information about your browser, operating system, device type, and other details that help websites deliver content tailored to your specific setup.
Websites and applications use your user agent for various purposes, including:
Your user agent string typically contains:
Here is an example of a typical user agent string:
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/112.0.5615.137 Safari/537.36
Let’s break it down:
To find your user agent, you can:
For developers and tech-savvy users, user agents offer deeper possibilities, such as:
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Websites and applications use a user agent to identify the browser, operating system, and device you are using. This helps them optimize content, ensure compatibility, and gather analytics.
Yes, most modern browsers allow you to change your user agent using developer tools or extensions. This is often used for testing or troubleshooting purposes.
Websites use your user agent to ensure their content is displayed correctly on your device and browser. It also helps them track user trends and improve their services.
In most cases, sharing your user agent is safe because it doesn’t include sensitive personal information. However, it can reveal details about your browser and device.
Yes, some websites may display different layouts or restrict functionality based on your user agent. For example, certain features might be disabled on older browsers.
For example:A typical user agent string includes details about your browser, operating system, and device.
Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/112.0.5615.137 Safari/537.36
Yes, every device or browser that accesses the web sends a user agent string to identify itself to websites.
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