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If you do not want to be tracked while using the internet, you can hide your IP address. There are several ways to do this with varying ease and reliability. Follow these instructions to stay anonymous when online.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Learn Proxy

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   Understand how IP addresses work. Each time you access the internet, your computer is assigned a series of numbers called an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This IP address is passed to the server you visit and used to log into that server, leaving a trail of your actions.

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   Learn the basics of proxies. The proxy is the server you connect to to "exit" from the network. You connect to the proxy and route the traffic too, so that the IP is hidden and traffic comes from the proxy server.

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   Know the types of proxies. You will encounter many different types of proxies as you explore. Each provides a certain level of anonymity, some of which are more secure. There are 4 main types of proxies:
   • Web proxy: the most common and simplest way to use proxies. You connect to the server via a browser to surf the web anonymously.
   • Open proxies: These are proxy servers that were accidentally left open or attacked by hackers. They are often insecure and host malware. It is recommended that you avoid using open proxies.
   • Anonymous network. This is a personal network operated by users who donate bandwidth. They are usually slow, since anyone can store bandwidth so they are quite safe.
   • Paid proxy software like IP Hider Ever, is used to hide your IP address so that you can hide internet traffic and your physical location while surfing the web. Software like IP Hider Ever keeps people from knowing what you are doing online. You can surf the web freely without worrying about disclosing information. But the question is, do you trust the company that makes the software.
   • VPN (Virtual Private Network): This is a personal network where you connect directly to a proxy server maintained by a proxy company or organization.
   • Proxy Chain. Right now, VPNs are the hardest to track down to using TOR, where all network traffic is redirected to using TOR. This redirection is done simply with iptables built into Linux. If you do not want to manually set up the proxy chain or you are using Windows or OS, you can download the iProxyEver software instead.
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Method 2 of 3: Use VPN Software

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   Download and install VPN (Virtual Private Network) software. You need administrator access on your computer to do this. VPN software requires registration. In return, you can use thousands of anonymous IP addresses.
   • VPNs offer a higher level of encryption than web proxies.
   • VPN works with all network traffic on your computer, including messaging and file transfers. While web proxies only work through the browser.

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   Set up a VPN manually. You should not download the software but rather enter the connection details for the VPN yourself, you can set up the VPN from the Windows control panel. Select Internet Options. You still need an IP address to connect.
   • On the Connections tab, select Add VPN. This will open the VPN window. Enter the IP you are connecting to.
   • If the VPN requires a username and password, you'll have to enter it in the respective fields.
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Method 3 of 3: Using a Proxy on the Web

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   Find a list of proxies. Web proxies are useful when you are not using your computer, because everything is done through the browser, so this method works regardless of the computer's operating system. Your IP address is hidden because only the proxy server's IP is directed to the website.
   • Some websites list proxies you can use. Proxy.org is a great starter site and is constantly updating the list.
   • Proxy listing sites like Proxify may be blocked on a school or work network. Go to that website at home and copy the 10-15 proxy pages to try on the blocked computer.
   • Proxies that are heavily used will be detected and blocked, so you should change them daily.
   • Using a proxy will slow down the browser significantly. Because the traffic is rerouted through the proxy, re-interpreted and then sent to your location. Video and web download times may take longer than usual.

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   Select a proxy site. If this page is blocked, try another page. When choosing a page from the list, try sites that are geographically close to where you live. This will minimize the speed reduction.

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   Check the URL box. Enter the website address you want to visit. Because the proxy page interprets the web page data you want to visit, it is very likely that the web page will not load correctly. You can hardly watch the video. In that case, try a different proxy site.
   • As long as you continue to surf through the proxy, the IP address will always be hidden from the website you visit.

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   Configure the browser to surf the web through a proxy server. Instead of visiting a website and entering a URL in their template, you can configure your web browser to automatically hide the IP address through a proxy server. This type of service requires downloading and installing a browser plug-in. For example, the Switchproxy extension on Mozilla Firefox, hides the entire IP address of the user and randomly assigns it to another IP. advertisement

Advice

• Proxy servers differ in their level of security. Read reviews of each of the different services to determine which one is right for you.