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How to change your IP address
Your public IP is assigned by your provider, so changing it means getting a new assignment or routing through someone else's. Here are the options that actually work.
Before you start, check your current IP so you can confirm it changed afterward.
1. Restart your modem and router
Power both off for a few minutes, then back on. Many providers hand out a new address when the old lease expires. It does not work on every connection; some providers reassign the same address if you reconnect quickly, so leaving it off longer (even overnight) helps.
2. Ask your internet provider
Support can often reset your assignment, and business plans can offer a fixed static address. This is the correct route if you need a stable IP.
3. Use a VPN
A VPN routes your traffic through its server, so websites see the VPN's address. This is the easiest way to change location too. Choose a reputable paid provider and read its logging policy: the VPN can see what you do instead of your ISP.
4. Switch networks
Move from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or connect to a different network, and your public IP changes immediately.
5. Use a proxy or Tor
A proxy forwards your web requests through another address. Tor changes it with extra anonymity, at the cost of speed. Both only cover traffic sent through them.
What does not change your IP
- Clearing cookies or using private browsing.
- Changing your DNS servers (this only changes where names are looked up).
- Renewing your local address with
ipconfig /renew, which affects only your private address.
Verify the change
Reload iphere.org. If the address, location and ISP changed, it worked. If you are working with VPN or DNS, the DNS checker can also confirm domain changes are visible.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to change my IP address?
Yes. Using a VPN or restarting your router is legal in most countries. Using a changed IP to commit fraud or bypass bans on services you are barred from is not.
How often does my IP change?
It depends on your provider. Some change daily, some only when the router restarts, some stay the same for months.
Will changing my IP stop tracking?
Not entirely. Accounts, cookies and browser fingerprints can still identify you. Your IP is only one signal.
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