IP Address, Privacy & Network Guides

Clear explanations of IP addresses, internet privacy, VPNs, DNS, location, and common network issues.

IP Address Basics

What Is an IP Address?Understand the address websites use to reach your connection.Public vs Private IP AddressLearn the difference between local and internet-routable addresses.Static vs Dynamic IP AddressSee why an address may stay the same or change.IPv4 vs IPv6Compare the two address systems used on today's internet.What Does Your IP Address Reveal?Understand approximate location and network information.Why Does My IP Address Keep Changing?Explore common causes of address changes.

Privacy & VPN

How to Hide Your IP AddressUnderstand VPNs, proxies, and their limits.Does a VPN Hide Your IP Address?Check what a VPN changes and what it does not.How to Check Whether Your VPN Is WorkingUse a practical before-and-after connection check.Why Is My VPN Not Changing My IP?Troubleshoot a VPN that is not routing expected traffic.What Is a DNS Leak?Learn what DNS routing can reveal.What Is a WebRTC Leak?Understand browser connection candidates and privacy protections.What Is an IPv6 Leak?See why IPv6 routing can matter with a VPN.

Location & Reputation

Why Is My IP Location Wrong?Learn why IP geolocation is only an estimate.Why Does Google Think I Am in Another Location?Understand how IP, account, and device signals can differ.Why Is My IP Address Blacklisted?Understand reputation lists and practical remediation.

Device How-To

How to Find Your IP Address on WindowsFind local and public IP information on Windows.How to Find Your IP Address on iPhone or AndroidFind the right address for your mobile connection.

Network & Privacy Tutorials

Using DNS over HTTPS for TroubleshootingUnderstand when encrypted DNS can help and its practical limits.What Is a Proxy Server?Learn how proxy servers work and how they differ from VPNs.How to Change Your IP AddressExplore legitimate ways a public IP address can change.How to Compare VPN ServicesUse practical criteria instead of a brand ranking.Set Up a Proxy With a BrowserUnderstand browser and operating-system proxy settings.