技术问询：VPS提供商是否可查看用户连接时的IP地址

Great question—let’s cut to the chase here: Yes, your VPS provider absolutely can see the IP address you use to connect to your VPS instance.

Here’s why that’s the case:

• Every time you initiate a connection (whether via SSH, RDP, VNC, or any remote access protocol), your request has to travel through your provider’s network infrastructure before reaching your VPS. Along the way, their routers, firewalls, and logging systems will log the source IP address that’s sending the connection request.
• Many reputable VPS providers even make this information accessible to you in your account dashboard—showing recent connection IPs as a security feature, so you can spot any unauthorized access attempts.
• If you use a VPN or proxy to connect, the provider will see the VPN/proxy’s exit IP instead of your direct, real-world IP—but they still have visibility into the IP that’s actually establishing the connection to their servers.

It’s worth noting that most legitimate providers will handle this data in line with their privacy policies, only accessing or sharing it when required by law (like a valid court order) or to address security incidents affecting their network.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Mr Anyone