5 Browser Fingerprints Platforms Use to Ban Multi-Account Sellers (And How to Beat Them)

If you've ever had multiple seller accounts banned simultaneously — even though you used separate proxies — browser fingerprinting is likely the culprit. What Is Browser Fingerprinting? Browser fingerprinting identifies users based on unique browser/device characteristics. Unlike cookies, fingerprints can't be cleared by users. The 5 Key Fingerprints 1. Canvas Fingerprint When a website asks your browser to render an HTML Canvas element, your GPU produces results with tiny device-specific variations. The hash of this result is your Canvas fingerprint — consistent across sessions and surviving cookie deletion. const canvas = document . createElement ( ' canvas ' ); const ctx = canvas . getContext ( ' 2d ' ); ctx . fillText ( ' fingerprint ' , 10 , 40 ); const hash = canvas . toDataURL (); // Unique per device 2. WebGL Renderer Fingerprint WebGL reveals your graphics card model and driver version. Five accounts all showing the same renderer string = strong evidence they're on the same ma