Hide your IP address with NordVPN
Instantly hide your IP address, protect your identity, and help secure yourself against malware.
How to hide your IP address
Every device connected to the internet is given an IP address to communicate with websites, and other devices. Your IP address can be used to track your activity and reveal your location, so hiding your digital identity is a great way to stay private and secure online.
Masking your IP address with a VPN is the safest and fastest way to protect your privacy online. NordVPN will instantly hide your IP address, secure all of your online activity, and even help protect you against malware – just by switching it on.
Different ways to hide your IP address
Hide your IP address with with a VPN
A VPN hides your IP address and encrypts your online activity for maximum privacy and security. It does this by connecting you to an encrypted, private VPN server, instead of the ones owned by your ISP. This means your activity can’t be tracked, stored, or mishandled by third-parties.
To enjoy online privacy and security, just pick a trustworthy VPN service, download the app, and connect to a server of your choice.
Hide your IP address with Tor
If you want to hide your IP address and browse anonymously, use the Tor Browser. But keep in mind that your data won’t be protected, and you may experience sluggish speeds. You’ll also need to know the exact URL of the website you want to visit, as search engines like Google don’t exist on the Tor network. Be precautious when using the Tor network as it has no shortage of scams, phishing scams, and malware, designed to trick new users. We recommend always using a VPN and verifying publicly posted Tor URLs from multiple sources.
Keep in mind that anything you do outside of the Tor browser will still stay out in the open. To anonymize the activities on your regular browser, use a VPN.
Hide your IP address with a proxy server
A proxy server hides your IP address by using the IP address of the proxy server instead. A proxy server can hide your location, and most will encrypt your data making you more private and secure. It can also block access to certain websites based on their IP addresses, which is great for making the internet more child-friendly at home.
A proxy will need to be configured on your web browser, and may slow down your internet speed. Proxy servers offer no guaranteed protection, and they can be insecure.
Use public Wi-Fi to hide your IP address
Public Wi-Fi is free and accessible around the world. When you connect to public Wi-Fi, you’re assigned a different IP address from your real one. Bear in mind however, that public Wi-Fi is unsafe and unreliable.
To use public Wi-Fi, simply turn on the Wi-Fi from your device settings and select the public network you want to connect to.
The best way to hide your IP address
Instantly hide your IP address when you use a VPN
Encrypt your data and traffic for more privacy and security
Access foreign content from anywhere in the world
Experience faster download speeds
Reliable VPNs charge a subscription fee
Some websites block access to VPN users
Hides your IP address by default
Browse with relative anonymity
Access content from anywhere in the world
Your data is neither encrypted nor private
Operators are able to monitor users
The Tor Onion network is notoriously slow
Some websites block access to Tor users
Hides your IP address
Helps filter explicit content
Vulnerable to security exploits
Your internet speed may suffer
Proxy servers are known to be poor quality
Most proxy servers have a log history
Millions of free hotspots around the world
Your data is not encrypted
Unstable connection
Leaves your device vulnerable to data hijackers
4 reasons to mask your IP address
You might be wondering why you need to hide your IP address in the first place. Here are the main reasons:
Hiding your location
If you want to hide your location from websites and third parties, hiding your IP will do the trick.
Online freedom
Avoid censorship and surveillance. Using a different IP in a heavily censored country will help you enjoy complete internet freedom.
A better online experience
Stay truly private online and avoid bandwidth throttling. If you hide your IP, your ISP can’t track your online activity and throttle your internet speed.
Online privacy
Your online activity, including the websites you visit, should remain private from your ISP, network administrator, and other third parties.
Why choose NordVPN to hide your IP address
The best way to hide your IP address and mask your internet activity is by using NordVPN to encrypt your connection. For maximum protection, use NordVPN on all of your devices, including your smartphone, laptop, tablet, PC, and even your home router.
You can get the NordVPN app for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, iPad, Linux, and Android TV. We even have browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, and, with a few extra steps, NordVPN can be used on Amazon Kindle, Fire Stick, and gaming consoles.
With a single subscription, you can use NordVPN on 6 devices at the same time. Use the world’s #1 VPN, trusted by over 14 million people worldwide.
Hide your IP address in 3 easy steps
Once you’ve downloaded the NordVPN app, follow these 3 steps to hide your IP address:
01
Open NordVPN
Launch the NordVPN app on your device
02
Choose a subscription
Choose a monthly or annual subscription and sign in
03
Connect!
Hit ‘Quick Connect’ to instantly hide your IP address
Ready to browse privately?
Frequently asked questions
Is my IP hidden?
Is hiding your IP address illegal?
Does a VPN change your IP?
The more servers a VPN service has, the more IPs you can choose from. In addition, you change your virtual location to the country you connect to.
What happens when you hide your IP address?
In practice, when you hide your IP address:
1) Your ISP can’t see what’s in your data, where it’s ultimately going, and where it’s coming back from — in short, it doesn’t know what you’re doing.
2) If someone intercepts your data, it reads like gibberish.
3) The site you’re visiting doesn’t know your real location and lets you safely access local content.
Can I hide my IP address for free?
NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and you can cancel your subscription any time, if you’re not satisfied with the service. Avoid free VPNs and proxies to hide your IP address, as they’re neither secure nor private.
What does a VPN hide?
If a hacker were to try and find you, all they’ll see is the IP address and physical location of the server you chose to connect to.