Is it illegal to hide my IP address? No, it's not illegal to hide your IP address or to use a VPN to do so. Even in countries like China, where VPNs are strictly regulated, it's not technically against the law to use one.
How can I hide my IP address for free?
- Use a VPN. A VPN is an intermediary server that encrypts your connection to the internet — and it also hides your IP address.
- Use Tor. Comprising thousands of volunteer-run server nodes, Tor is a free network that conceals your identity online via multiple layers of encryption.
- Use a proxy.