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Hide my IP: How you can protect your privacy online
Enhance your privacy by instantly hiding your IP address.
Keep your personal information secure.
Avoid IP-based attacks.
How to hide your IP address
Every device connected to the internet — from your smartphone to your printer — 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 shielding your digital identity is a great way to stay private and secure online.
To hide your IP address, you typically need the help of external tools, such as proxy servers or the Tor browser. The safest and fastest way to mask your IP address is to use a VPN (virtual private network) — for example, NordVPN can instantly change your IP address and secure your online activity so your ISP (Internet service provider) can’t track your browsing history.
Protect your IP address in 3 easy steps
Once you’ve downloaded the NordVPN app, follow these three steps to change your IP address:
1. Open NordVPN
Launch the NordVPN app on your device.
2. Choose a subscription
Choose a monthly or annual subscription and sign in.
3. Connect!
Hit “Quick connect” to instantly protect your IP address.
Different ways to hide your IP address
Mask your IP address with a VPN
A VPN shields your IP address and encrypts your online activity for increased privacy and security. It assigns you a new IP address 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.
Pros and cons of different ways to hide your IP address
Pros
Instantly shields your IP address and virtual location
Encrypts your data traffic for more privacy and security
Allows you to access your home content safely while traveling
Bypasses activity-based bandwidth throttling
Cons
Reliable VPNs charge a subscription fee
Some websites block VPN users’ access
4 reasons to protect your IP address
You might be wondering why you need to shield your IP address in the first place. Here are the main reasons why:
Keeping your virtual location private
If you want to shield your virtual location from websites and third parties, masking your IP address will do the trick.
Online freedom
Using a different IP address lets you avoid many censorship and surveillance measures.
A better online experience
Hiding your IP prevents your ISP from tracking your online activity and throttling your internet speed based on what you’re doing. Remember, when you use incognito mode, companies can still track your sensitive information.
Online privacy
Shield your online activity, including the websites you visit, from your ISP and others to enjoy privacy on the internet.
NordVPN makes your online data unreadable to others
Surf the internet in privacy and security, protected by state-of-the-art encryption.
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Why choose NordVPN to protect your IP address?
The best way to protect your IP address and mask your internet activity is to encrypt your connection with NordVPN.
Maximum protection on all of your devices, even home routers
Simultaneous connection on up to 10 devices
Threat Protection Pro™ helps against malware, trackers, and ads
Use Meshnet to link up with other devices directly for secure file sharing or gaming
Additional VPN features for security and privacy
