What happens when I change my IP address?

Protect your online privacy: Changing your IP address will hide your geolocation, masking you from hackers, your ISP, and websites that use web tracking. Your IP address can also be used to spy on your private internet traffic — changing it will protect your online activity.

What happens if I change my static IP address?

Once provided with a static IP address, you can enter it into your device’s network settings. Static IP addresses never change unless you manually change them.

Should I change my IP address?

If you care about protecting your online privacy or avoiding website bans, you’ll want to change your public IP address. If you’re trying to troubleshoot internet issues or hide yourself from other devices who are connected to the same internet connection as you, change your local IP address.

Can I permanently change my IP?

Home users are commonly configured with a dynamic IP address. Either way, you may be able to contact your ISP to request a new static IP or a dynamic IP change. You can’t change your external internet IP address on your own.