Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS)
eCommerce · Banking & Fintech · Security · Identity & KYC · Events · Maps & Geocoding · AI & ML · Web Scraping · Data Validation
Fingerprint Pro (formerly FingerprintJS Pro) is a browser and device fingerprinting API that generates a unique, persistent visitor identifier (visitorId) for each browser or device that loads a webpage or app. Unlike cookies that can be deleted, browser fingerprints are derived from device characteristics — browser version, OS, fonts, screen resolution, hardware identifiers, network parameters, and dozens of other signals — producing a stable ID that remains consistent even when a user browses in incognito mode, uses a VPN, clears cookies, or switches browser profiles. For Nigerian fintech and e-commerce applications, Fingerprint Pro provides the device intelligence layer for fraud prevention, bot detection, and account security.
Nigerian fraud prevention teams and login security systems needing to identify suspicious or bot visitors by generating a unique, stable fingerprint for every browser or device.
Fingerprint Pro generates a persistent visitor ID (fingerprint) for browsers that is stable across incognito mode, VPN, and browser data clearing. Used for fraud prevention, bot detection, and account takeover prevention.
Key Highlights
- 99.5% accurate visitor identification
- Stable across incognito & VPN
- Bot detection built-in
- IP geolocation & VPN detection
- Browser tampering signals
- JavaScript + server-side SDKs
- Webhook events
- GDPR compliant
Required Access Documents
- Fingerprint AccountRequiredRegister at fingerprint.com. Public API key (for browser JS) and secret key (for server validation) generated in dashboard.
Use Cases
- Nigerian Fintech Account Takeover Prevention:Nigerian fintech apps can use Fingerprint Pro to identify when a login attempt comes from a device never seen before for that account — triggering step-up authentication (OTP) even if the correct password is entered, preventing account takeovers from credential stuffing attacks.
- Fraud Detection for Nigerian E-commerce Checkout:Nigerian e-commerce platforms can use Fingerprint to detect when multiple orders with different card details are placed from the same device — a strong signal of carding fraud — and trigger manual review or block the transaction before processing payment.
- Promo Abuse Prevention for Nigerian Apps:Nigerian apps offering signup bonuses, referral rewards, or limited free trials can use Fingerprint to detect users who create multiple accounts from the same device to claim bonuses repeatedly — preventing promo abuse without requiring invasive identity verification.