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What is your IP address and why should you hide it?

Your computer, just like your home, has a unique address by which you can be located.

 

What is an IP address?

An IP address is based on the internet protocol and is a unique identifier of a device on the internet or a local network. It’s used for communication between devices and to differentiate between routers, computers, and websites. An IP address consists of several blocks of numeric or alphanumeric characters divided by periods and ensures that the data packets requested by a device can be assigned to it and delivered successfully.

What does it reveal about you?

When you visit a website or enter a search query, the browser also transmits your device’s IP address so that the corresponding web server knows where to send the data packets. This means that website and search engine operators receive the following information, which can be enriched with further data through the use of additional tracking methods such as cookies:

 

  • Your geographical location (country, region, city)

  • Your operating system

  • Your browser

  • Your internet service provider (ISP)

Why should I hide my IP address?

Your ISP can use your IP address to trace your online activities back to you and, among other things, see which websites you’ve visited and what you’ve downloaded. Advertisers and online companies can also track your surfing behavior across different websites to collect information and create comprehensive profiles. If you want to prevent this, various options are open to you, including changing your public IP address using a VPN. You can also use one to change your virtual location.

What’s my IP address?

Your IP address is displayed at the top of this page, and you can also use other providers’ online services to find it. This is your external or public IP address, which the ISP assigned to your home network’s router. This is publicly visible on the internet and is usually changed with each new connection or after 24 hours, which is why it’s also called a dynamic IP address. When surfing on your home network, all devices on that network outwardly use the same external IP address, which is not used by anyone else on the planet at that particular time. There are also static external IP addresses that never change and which are used by internet service, email, VPN, and hosting providers and other web-based service providers, among others.

Your router, in turn, assigns the internet-enabled devices on your network an internal IP address automatically via DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol), which is also known as a private or local IP address and is not visible to the outside world. Internal IP addresses are permanent and, unlike external IP addresses, are not unique worldwide but only within a local network. For example, if your computer and smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the internal IP addresses might be 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.3, while your router has the standard IP address 192.168.1.1, for example. These internal IP addresses are only used for communication within this network. They can also be changed, although there’s usually no need to do so.

How is my IP address structured?

As a rule, internet protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses are currently (still) used. These comprise four blocks of numeric characters or 32 bits and can hold values from 0 to 255. But since the need for unique IP addresses is always growing, in the long term IPv4 will be superseded by IPv6. This is because IPv6 addresses comprise eight blocks of numeric or alphanumeric characters or 128 bits, resulting in a significantly larger number of possible IP addresses becoming available. However, since the complete changeover will be a lengthy process, transitional processes (tunneling, parallel operation, or protocol translation) are currently being used to enable the two protocols to coexist.

Where does my IP address come from?

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is responsible for distributing large blocks of public IP addresses to the 5 Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). These, in turn, are responsible for regional distribution to the Local Internet Registries (LIRs), like ISPs. Your ISP assigns your router its public IP address. In the case of a mobile connection, a smartphone is also assigned an IP address dynamically when not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Does a VPN change my IP address?

Yes, a VPN reroutes your online data traffic through an external VPN server, changing your IP address that is visible to the outside world. When you’re surfing the internet using this server’s IP address, no one can trace your true location or link your online activities to you — not even your ISP.

By changing your IP address, this also makes it more difficult for companies and advertisers to track your surfing behavior and collect information about you to serve you with personalized ads. A VPN also routes your data traffic through a virtual tunnel and encrypts it, so that your sensitive data and confidential information (such as passwords, credit card details, or emails) are better protected from unauthorized access when sent across the internet.

 

How can I change or hide my IP address with a VPN?

With a free IP address and location changer like Avira Phantom VPN, you can hide your public IP address in a few clicks by simply changing your virtual location — and there’s a vast number to choose from, with 1,400 servers in 37 countries (including Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Australia).

1. Download and install the VPN service on your device: VPN for Windows, VPN for Mac, VPN for Android, or VPN for iOS.

2. Open the VPN program or app and select your desired virtual location or use the preset one.

3. Depending on your device, click Secure my connection or tap Turn on VPN — done!

You can customize the settings so you auto-connect to the VPN when using unsecured Wi-Fi networks. If you want, you can also upgrade to Avira Phantom VPN Pro at any time and surf anonymously without data limits. The Pro solution also includes a kill switch feature that auto-disconnects your device from the internet if the VPN connection is lost, protecting your online privacy and anonymity.

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How can I change or hide my IP address without a VPN?

Follow these steps to change your public IP address without using a VPN.

  • 1. Change your IP address using release and renew tools

    These programs release and renew your router’s internet connection, assigning you a new public IP address. These mostly free IP address changers are suitable for using web services that block a specific IP address for a certain period of time after the service has been used. However, they do not provide greater online security or anonymity like a VPN location changer. In the event of Wi-Fi issues, you can also request a new IP address manually in your device’s network settings by clicking or tapping Renew DHCP Lease or similar.
  • 2. Hide your IP address using a proxy server

    A proxy server is a kind of intermediary that accepts requests, forwards them to a new IP address, and also sends the response back through this server.It takes over online communication, so to speak, and hides your IP address.However, be aware that although your IP address is changed, this location changer does not encrypt your data during transmission — unlike a VPN. Also, a proxy server only works at the application level, while a VPN works at the operating system level. This means that when you’re using a web proxy, only the data traffic in the browser is redirected and anonymized.

    If you want to use a web proxy as an IP changer, you can choose from a variety of online services. Enter the address of the website that you want to access anonymously, select the desired server location if necessary and activate the connection. Alternatively, you can set up a web proxy in your device’s network settings. For this, you’ll need the IP address of a proxy server and the associated port, which you can find on what are known as proxy lists on the internet, although these servers are often unstable and slow. In addition, you should always check the provider to avoid security risks. Most browsers also offer the option of manual proxy configuration in their settings. You can also get browser extensions or add-ons to manage proxies and turn them on or off.
  • 3. Hide your IP address using the Tor browser

    Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a decentralized network that forwards and encrypts data traffic via several randomly selected, constantly changing servers — or Tor nodes or relays. The data is only decrypted again at the last server and sent to the target server, meaning your IP address is changed and your actual location cannot be tracked. Although multiple redirection and encryption provides more security, it also reduces your surfing speed, which is why the Tor browser is only suitable for streaming or downloading large files under certain conditions. As such, we recommend using a VPN.

Tip: Change your IP quickly and easily with a VPN.

As you can see, there are several ways to change and hide your public IP address. One of the securest and easiest ways is to use a VPN as a location changer, especially since VPNs are also available for different devices and operating systems like Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and are very easy to use. VPNs are also available as free browser extensions/add-ons, but be aware that these only anonymize and encrypt browser traffic. However, this encryption makes them significantly more secure than web proxies that also only work at browser level.

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How can I find and change my local IP address?

You can find your private IP address in your device’s network or Wi-Fi settings.

 

How do I change my IP address on a Windows PC?

The quickest way to find your internal IP is to use the command prompt. Press the Windows + R keys and type cmd. In the new window, type ipconfig into the command line and confirm by pressing the Enter key. Depending on your Windows version and device, there are different ways and means to find and change your internal IP address. In Windows 11, first select Network & internet in your Windows settings and then select your current Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Next to IP assignment, click Edit. You can now change your IP settings manually.

How do I change my IP address on a Mac?

In System Preferences..., click Network and select the Wi-Fi or Ethernet network your device is currently connected to. The internal IP address of your device will now be displayed. By clicking Advanced... you’ll also find the IP address of your router under TCP/IP and you can change your device’s IP address under Configure IPv4 or Configure IPv6.

How do I change my IP address on an iPhone and iPad?

In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi and then tap the small info icon next to the Wi-Fi network your device is connected to. Here you’ll find both your device’s and router’s IP address, and be able to configure your device’s IP address.

How do I change my IP address on an Android device?

You can display your internal IP address in the Settings app by tapping About phone followed by Status. To change your internal IP address, tap Wi-Fi in the settings, then select the current network and call up the advanced settings. You can now edit your IP under IP settings.

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