Lol @ "unplugging the router like it’s 2005." Still works sometimes tho!
But yeah, VPNs are the best answer for "how do you change your IP address" reliably. I use IVPN—no logs, solid speeds.
If you’re on a phone, mobile data gives you a different IP than wifi, so that’s a quick fix. Otherwise, VPN apps like WireGuard are lightweight and fast.
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Thanks for all the tips, guys! Tried the router reset and it worked (for now lol).
Quick follow-up: If I use a free VPN like Proton, can websites still track me through cookies or something? Or does the IP change cover all that?
Also, anyone know if Cloudflare WARP actually hides your IP or just routes traffic differently?
Appreciate the help! 🙌
But yeah, VPNs are the best answer for "how do you change your IP address" reliably. I use IVPN—no logs, solid speeds.
If you’re on a phone, mobile data gives you a different IP than wifi, so that’s a quick fix. Otherwise, VPN apps like WireGuard are lightweight and fast.
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Thanks for all the tips, guys! Tried the router reset and it worked (for now lol).
Quick follow-up: If I use a free VPN like Proton, can websites still track me through cookies or something? Or does the IP change cover all that?
Also, anyone know if Cloudflare WARP actually hides your IP or just routes traffic differently?
Appreciate the help! 🙌