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How can you change your IP address?

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For help with changing your IP address on Windows, see the wikiHow: How to Change Your IP Address on Windows . For a more general overview on changing your IP address, see the wikiHow: How to Change Your IP Address .

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Can someone hack your computer with your IP address?

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This is possible but it is a hard and time consuming way to gain access to a computer via an IP rather than via other means like using a virus, leaked password or open port . A computer that has all the protections on it, like a firewall, current anti-virus software and updated operating system, is going to make it highly unlikely a hacker would use your IP address unless your data was really valuable to them and they had no other way. Since gaining access to your computer via the IP address is usually only going to mean gaining access to only one program on it (via a port), rather than the whole computer, then that’s another reason that makes it hard for a whole computer to be hacked. If you’re worried this might happen though, it’s a good idea to use a VPN to mask your IP and, as already explained, it is important for many reasons to make sure you have a firewall, up-to-date virus protection and up-to-date operating system, and to never give out passwords to anybody, to lower the chances of being hacked.

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How can I hide my location?

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You can use a VPN to change your location and fake where you are in the world.

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How can I block my IP address in order to keep Ebay from tracking my multiple accounts?

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You can use an IP scrambler, which changes your IP constantly, though you might want to check if this is legal or not where you live before doing so.

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If I use Tor do I still need to hide my IP?

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No, since Tor already hides your real IP by routing through multiple relays.

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Will I be arrested for doing this?

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No, it is absolutely and completely legal. Using a VPN does not break any laws.

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Does this feature cost anything?

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Most VPNs need a subscription, but some are free. For example, the VPN app ONAVO for iPhone is free.

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Is Betternet a good VPN to hide my real IP address?

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Yes, but I would recommend also checking out Zenmate.

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Doesn't the traffic still go through my router, and isn't it traceable?

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The traffic still does go through your router but also goes through the proxy, which hides you under a mask. Still, the proxy knows everything and gets your input (all the numbers and logins). The proxy logs everything too, and certainly may reveal your information if asked by the authorities. Some proxies use these possibilities to get access to users information, extract funds from accounts, etc. (If you have a 2 step verification, requiring your phone to be used in a transaction, your bank accounts are safe from the proxy malice.)

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Can VPN's hide my IP address when I use the WiFi from my university network?

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Yes, it still works, whether you're wirelessly connected or through cable, but if you're uncertain just go to one of the IP check websites that you can find through Google or DuckDuckGo (and if Google asks you for a captcha, you know the proxy works properly).

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How long can this work?

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It will last however long the VPN is active or until your subscription runs out. But they do not hold up too well to people trying to trace you if they are good hackers.

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Do ad blockers work with VPNs?

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If it is a higher-end VPN, it should. Most ad blockers will work with VPNs.

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Where can I get a free VPN that is trustworthy?

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If you are on Android, Turbo VPN is free, easy to use and trustworthy.

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Do I need to have a VPN even if I have Tor browser?

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Nope. Tor hides your IP address, you don't need a VPN.

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I want to stop my IP company charter from seeing my searches. Will a proxy or VPN do that?

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If you are talking about your internet provider, then it is impossible to do that without using your own server with no provider.

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How do I connect to my school WiFi network and not get detected with my IP address?

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You can always have Tor on your computer. It'll hide your IP and no one will know who you are. See How to Use Tor with Firefox .

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How do I tell if my IP address is masked properly?

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You can look up what is my IP before and after, that will tell you. If the numbers are different, then it worked.

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