May
09

How do VPNs hide your public IP address?

When you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network), your internet traffic is routed through a remote VPN server. That server’s IP address is what websites and services see — not yours.

How do VPNs hide your public IP address?

When you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network), your internet traffic is routed through a remote VPN server.
That server’s IP address is what websites and services see — not yours.

🔐 VPNs provide:

  • IP masking (your public IP is hidden)
  • Encryption (your traffic is unreadable to outsiders)
  • Bypassing geo-restrictions (appear in other countries)

🧪 Check it yourself:

👉 Turn on your VPN and use our IP checker tool

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