How to Hide Your IP Address

There are plenty of good reasons not to share your IP address with the world, including privacy, security, and safety concerns. Follow our advice to keep yours a secret.
 

When you were born, you were given a name and a social security number. When you got a car, you earned a driver's license number. And when you get online, you receive an IP address. But just as it's not smart to wear your nametag on the subway, or to post your social security number or driver's license number online, it's a good idea to keep your IP address under wraps.

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