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During a drive across the Prairies I used Guru VPN whenever I stopped at motels with open Wi‑Fi, and the app connected quickly each time and kept my email access private.
Hide My IP Address with Guru VPN
Your IP address tells every website, app and network roughly where you are and which connection you're using. To hide your IP address, Guru VPN replaces it with the IP of a VPN server in one tap, so your real address stays out of sight.
Swap your real IP for a server IP in 49+ countries
ChaCha20 encryption on Wi-Fi, mobile data and home networks
No traffic logs, and your real IP isn't in our connection records
Apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
30-day money-back guarantee
Does a VPN Hide Your IP Address?
Yes, a VPN hides your IP address from the websites and apps you use. When you connect, websites and apps see the IP address of the Guru VPN server instead of yours, and your traffic travels through an encrypted tunnel.
An IP address is the number your device uses to send and receive data online. It isn't your name, but it's attached to every request you make.
How Hiding Your IP Works
Your real IP is only visible to the VPN server itself. Everyone else on the way sees something different.
Step 1You tap Connect
Guru VPN opens an encrypted tunnel from your device to a VPN server in the country you choose.
Step 2Your traffic is encrypted
ChaCha20 encryption covers every app, so your ISP or the Wi-Fi owner sees only a connection to a VPN server, not the sites you visit.
Step 3The server forwards your requests
The VPN server sends your requests on to websites and apps using its own IP address.
Step 4Sites see the server's IP
Websites and apps see the server's IP and country instead of your real address and approximate location.
What Your IP Address Reveals About You
Hiding your IP removes one of the main signals websites, trackers and networks use to identify you.
Approximate location
Your IP usually points to your city or region. Sites use it to change prices, languages and the content you're allowed to see.
Your internet provider
Anyone can look up which ISP or mobile carrier an IP belongs to, and your provider can link that IP to your account.
A thread for trackers
Ad networks combine your IP with cookies and device details to recognise you across sites and build an interest profile.
A target on open networks
On shared Wi-Fi, your device's address and traffic are visible to the network — a starting point for snooping or attacks.
Is Your IP Address Flagged? Guru VPN Checks It for You
An IP address builds up a reputation. If yours has been linked to spam, malicious or unlawful activity, or appears on a blocklist, websites may treat you as a risk: you get endless CAPTCHAs, blocked access or extra security checks when you log into your accounts.
Guru VPN checks your IP address against 100+ risk factors and reputation sources and tells you in the app if it finds a risk, so you know what's going on instead of guessing. It looks at:
- Spam lists — whether your IP has been linked to sending spam
- Malicious activity — whether it has been tied to malicious or unlawful activity online
- Suspicious hosting — whether it has been used to host suspicious websites
- Blocklists & reputation — whether it appears on blocklists or has a poor reputation with risk databases
How to Hide Your IP Address on Any Device
The steps are almost the same on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac: install the app, allow the VPN, connect.
Step 1
Install Guru VPN
Get the app from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, from Google Play on Android, or download it for Windows and macOS from guruvpn.com, then sign in.
Step 2
Allow the VPN configuration
When your device asks to add a VPN configuration, approve it — with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode on iPhone, or by tapping OK on Android.
Step 3
Tap Connect
Choose a country or use the recommended server. A VPN icon in the status bar shows your IP is hidden. To check, open any "what is my IP" site — you should see the server's IP and country.
What Hiding Your IP Does — and Doesn't — Do
A VPN is a strong privacy tool, but it isn't an invisibility cloak. Knowing the limits helps you stay private for real.
 A VPN hides |  A VPN doesn't hide |
|---|---|
| Your real IP address and approximate location from websites and apps | Who you are when you're logged in to your accounts |
| The sites you visit from your ISP, mobile carrier or Wi-Fi owner | Cookies and site data already stored in your browser |
| Your traffic from people snooping on public Wi-Fi | Browser and device fingerprinting signals such as screen size, fonts and settings |
| Information you post or share yourself | |
| Your location from GPS if an app has location permission on your phone |
How to Hide Your IP Address: VPN vs Proxy vs Tor vs Incognito
There are several ways to hide an IP address, and they're not equal. Here's what each one actually does.
| VPN | Proxy | Tor Browser | Incognito / private mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hides your IP from websites | Yes | Yes, for traffic sent through it | Yes | No |
Covers all apps on the device | Yes | Usually one browser or app | Only the Tor Browser | No |
Encrypts traffic from your device | Yes | Often not | Yes, inside the Tor network | No |
Hides activity from your ISP / Wi-Fi owner | Yes — they see a VPN connection | Rarely | Mostly — they see Tor use | No |
Speed for streaming and calls | Good for everyday use | Varies | Usually slow | Same as normal |
Choose the country you appear in | Yes, 49+ countries | Depends on the service | Limited control | No |
Clears local history and cookies | No | No | Yes, when closed | Yes, when closed |
Incognito mode only stops your browser from saving history on your device. Websites, your ISP and your network still see your real IP address.
Why Hide Your IP with Guru VPN
A new IP in 49+ countries
Pick a server location or let the app choose the best one. Websites see that server's IP and country instead of your own.
Encryption that covers every app
ChaCha20 encryption protects everything your device sends — browsers, messengers, games and background apps — not just a single tab.
Your real IP isn't in our connection records
We don't store your traffic, the pages and full URLs you open, or a browsing history tied to you. Our connection records don't include your real IP address, and our VPN servers run in RAM only. The details are in our No-Logs Policy.
DNS & IP leak protection, plus Kill Switch on iOS and Android
DNS and IP leak protection keeps your requests inside the tunnel, and if the connection drops on your phone, Kill Switch pauses internet access until the tunnel is back.
Fewer trackers, too
The built-in ad blocker stops many ads, trackers and malicious websites on all platforms, cutting down another way you get followed online.
Hide Your IP on All Your Devices
Use one subscription on up to 10 devices — your phone, tablet and computers.
Guru VPN is available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
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What Customers Say
Millionsof satisfied users
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average ratingTrustedworldwide
I started using Guru VPN to watch
lectures from a university portal that blocks some regions, and since switching to a suggested server the streams load quickly and stay smooth.
Cool app
After noticing my kids often connect to random Wi‑Fi at malls, I added Guru VPN to their phones and showed them the single connect button, and now they enable it before watching videos or using social apps in public places.
I love that I can set Guru VPN to
auto-connect on certain networks, so once configured, I don't have to think about it. It provides constant, silent protection in the background. I've never seen that feature before.
Buffer free
I use this app daily for streaming, and it never buffers. It's super fast, super secure, and I love that it doesn’t log anything. One tap and I’m fully protected! Couldn’t ask for more!
I installed Guru VPN to add an extra
layer of security when accessing corporate dashboards from home, and it now connects automatically before I log in to any work system or cloud service.
Simple use
The way this VPN works, I'd say it is perfect for everyday use! Whether I’m shopping online or watching geo-restricted media, Guru VPN keeps me anonymous and connected. Simple, trustworthy, and effective.
The best
On my daily train cọmmute I open Guru VPN, hit the single button, and read emails over the train Wi‑Fi knowing my connection is encrypted the entire ride.
I play competitive shooters where
every millisecond counts. This VPN's optimized servers actually improved my ping. I connect to a location closer to the game host, and my latency drops noticeably.
Must-have for remote work
As someone who works remotely, I rely on VPNGuru every day to secure my connection. It’s fast, stable, and I’ve never had an issue with dropped connections.
Hide My IP: FAQ
Yes. While you're connected, websites and apps see the IP address of the VPN server instead of yours. Your real IP is only visible to the VPN server itself, and Guru VPN doesn't keep it in connection records or log your traffic.
No. Incognito or private browsing only stops your browser from saving history, cookies and form data on your device after you close the window. Websites, your ISP and the network you're on still see your real IP address.
Install Guru VPN from the App Store or Google Play, allow the VPN configuration and tap Connect. Your iPhone or Android phone will then use the VPN server's IP on both Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Free options exist, but each has a catch: incognito mode doesn't hide your IP at all, and free proxies or free VPNs often come with data caps, ads or unclear logging. Guru VPN doesn't have a permanently free plan; the mobile app offers a 3-day free trial (a payment method is required), and purchases on guruvpn.com come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Yes, in some ways. If you're logged into an account, sites know it's you, and cookies or browser fingerprinting can still recognise your device. A VPN removes the IP signal; good browsing habits handle the rest.
Using a VPN to hide your IP is legal in most of the world, but a few countries restrict VPNs, so check local rules before you connect. A hidden IP doesn't make illegal activity legal — follow local laws, the terms of the services you use and the rules of the network you're on.
Any VPN adds a small amount of routing, but Guru VPN uses servers with connections up to 10 Gbps and the WireGuard® and GuruShadow™ protocols to keep everyday browsing and streaming smooth. Choosing a server closer to you usually gives the best speed.
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