An IP address has a string of numbers. And these numbers are assigned to devices that log into the internet. Interestingly, your location and internet activity can be determined by anyone who has your IP address.
Hiding your IP address is important if you want to protect your identity. Interestingly, some websites don’t allow access to certain IP addresses. To access the website, hiding your IP address is the only way.
To hide your IP address requires some simple measures.
Use a VPN
When you create an account with a VPN service provider, you will get a new IP address. This means the website you are visiting won’t see your original IP address but the new one given to you by the VPN service provider. The VPN provides other benefits too aside from keeping your identity anonymous.
These include high internet speed, access to geo-restricted content, and the ability to protect your data when using public Wi-Fi. However, because not all VPN service providers are what they seem to be, you are advised to be careful and read user reviews before using a VPN.
Use The TOR Browser
People who live in some foreign countries are bound by a restricted internet. To communicate with these people you need to hide your IP address. The TOR browser is just like your usual browser. Even though the TOR browser is free to download, it has a slow internet speed.
Use a Proxy Server
When using a network belonging to an organization to browse the internet, some web content will certainly be restricted. To bypass this restriction, you need to use a proxy server. A proxy server will create a path for your browser to use that will not be detected by the network’s filters.
However, using a proxy server will guarantee a slow internet speed and your data might get stolen. In addition, some countries consider the use of a proxy server to be illegal. Therefore, it is advised that you use a proxy server operated by a reputable company.
Use a Public Wi-Fi
Another way you can hide your IP address when browsing the internet is by using public Wi-Fi. Singing into free Wifi networks that belong to a school, company, or bookshop is one way to surf the internet anonymously. When using public Wi-Fi, you automatically adopt the IP address of that network.
This means the website you are visiting will not see your IP address but that of the public Wi-Fi you are using. Even though it will hide your IP address, using public Wi-Fi won’t guarantee the security of your privacy and data. The only solution to this problem is to use a VPN service when using public Wi-Fi.
Conclusion
You can use any of the four methods discussed in this article to hide your IP address. Carefully choose the right way to hide your IP address. This is because some methods have more risks than benefits. Finally, most VPN services are not free. Now, hiding my IP address is easier.
Disclaimer: This is a company press release. No IWMBuzz journalist is involved in the creation of this content.
