Some users may notice that when launching Eagle software, the system has attempted to connect to IP addresses showing as "China," which may raise security or privacy concerns. The following provides a complete explanation of why this phenomenon occurs and what data Eagle actually accesses during this process.

Eagle's Server and Global Node Architecture Explanation

Eagle's development team is located in Taipei, serving users worldwide. To ensure software startup, license verification, and service stability, we employ the following infrastructure:

Cloudflare
Alibaba Cloud
CDN (Content Delivery Network) Technology

Through CDN, our service nodes are distributed across multiple regions globally. When you launch Eagle, the system automatically connects to the "nearest node with the fastest response time" to verify your serial number or trial status.

Why Do Chinese IPs Appear?

In most cases, Eagle successfully connects to nearby regional nodes to complete verification. However, in extremely rare cases, if the nearest node temporarily cannot respond, the system may attempt to connect to other available global nodes.

Since we use a global CDN architecture, these backup nodes may include IPs located in China, so you might see related records in your firewall or network monitoring tools.

This does not mean:

Eagle's team or servers are based in China
User data is transmitted to China for storage
Eagle actively collects personal or privacy information

What Data Does Eagle Actually Access During Verification?

During software startup and license verification, Eagle only accesses the following information:

User device's Device ID
Eagle's License Key

This information is used solely to confirm:

Whether the license is legitimate
Whether the license is correctly bound to the current device

No personal data, file content, or usage behavior is accessed, transmitted, or analyzed.

Additionally, all data transmission uses Two-way Encryption, ensuring security during the communication process.

How Do We Protect Your Privacy?

Eagle has always regarded user privacy and data security as core principles. You can learn more about our commitment to data collection, usage, and protection in our privacy policy:

👉 https://en.eagle.cool/privacy

Summary

Eagle uses global CDN architecture for license verification
The system may briefly connect to Chinese IPs due to node backup mechanisms
Only Device ID and license information are used during verification
No personal data or local files are involved
All transmissions are encrypted

If you have any further questions about network connections or security, please feel free to contact Eagle's customer service team anytime. We will assist you with further confirmation and explanation.

Why does Eagle try to connect to Chinese IPs when starting up?