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How to change your IP address - What Is My IP Address

The easiest way to change your IP address is to change your location. When you connect to the internet at your workplace, you're assigned a different IP address ...

How to Change Your IP Address

We are going to talk about how to change your IP address using a few different methods. Basically, there are three main ways to change an IP address. They are:

Manually Change IP Address
Automatically Change IP Address

Use a VPN or Proxy Server to Change IP Address

Let’s take a closer look at each method and discuss their pros and cons. There are also some differences in how you handle static versus dynamically assigned IP addresses. Obviously, the operating system that you are using will impact the way you go about this procedure.
Static addresses that are assigned by your ISP can only be changed by contacting your provider. This type of address is not usually given out without purchasing an increased level of service and is normally seen in a corporate or business setting. You will rarely have to deal with a static IP address on your home machine.

Manually Change IP Address

You may need to change the IP address of a computer in an office or corporate setting in order to gain access to a private network. Depending on your platform, here are the steps you need to perform.

How to Change IP address on a Windows 10 Computer

1. Open Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel.
2. Click on the Connections link.
3. Click on the properties tab of the window that opens.
4. Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IP v4).
5. Choose Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address.
6. Select Use the following DNS server and enter the appropriate address.
7. Check the Validate settings upon exit box and click OK.
8. Your PC automatically runs network diagnostics and verifies your connection.