#ip-address

    Articles about IP addresses — how they work, what they reveal about you, and how to protect your public IP from tracking and profiling.

    8 articles with this tag

    Privacy Basics7 min read

    How Accurate Is IP Geolocation?

    IP geolocation is often presented as precise. In reality, it's accurate at the country level, moderate at city level, and unreliable for exact addresses.

    Privacy Basics10 min read

    What Is IPv6? How It Works, Why It Matters, and What It Means for Your Privacy

    IPv6 was created because IPv4 ran out of addresses. Learn how it works, what it means for privacy, and how to check if your connection uses it.

    Privacy Basics7 min read

    Why Your IP Location Is Wrong (And Why That's Normal)

    Your IP location rarely matches your real address. Learn why geolocation databases get it wrong and why that imprecision actually helps protect your privacy.

    Privacy Basics8 min read

    How to Change Your IP Address (All Methods Explained)

    From VPNs and proxies to router restarts and Tor, explore every major method for changing your IP address and understand the trade-offs of each.

    Privacy Basics6 min read

    What Your IP Address Reveals About You

    An IP address is more than just a number — it's a key part of how the internet identifies you. Learn what it reveals and why it matters for your privacy.

    Privacy Basics5 min read

    Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses: What's the Difference and Why It Matters

    Not all IP addresses work the same way. Learn the key differences between static and dynamic IPs, and how each affects your privacy and online experience.

    Privacy Basics6 min read

    Top 5 Reasons Your IP Address Might Be Blocked

    Getting blocked from a website or service? Your IP address could be the reason. Learn the most common causes and how to resolve them.

    Privacy Basics4 min read

    What Is an IP Address and Why Should You Care?

    Your IP address reveals more than you think. Learn what it is, what it exposes, and how to protect your privacy online.