3 Ways To Hide Your IP When Using Macbook Or iPhone


Online security is a big deal in today's digital world. Did you know there are ways to browse the Internet anonymously? By hiding your IP address, you can keep people from identifying your geographical location or keep advertisers from tracking your online activity. That means no more annoying advertisements and pop-ups, and you can surf the internet free of distractions (and tracking). Here’s how to hide your IP address when you’re using a Macbook or iPhone.

Use a VPN

A VPN (virtual private network) is a service that routes your Internet activity through their servers first. They encrypt your data and assign it a new IP address to mask yours. You can even get an IP address assigned to you from another country. That makes it so you can access websites that aren’t available in your country. A VPN will even mask your IP address when accessing applications on your iPhone.

Some of the best VPNs for Macbook come at a price, but there are other VPNs for iPhone that are available as a free app download. That said, you’ll typically get better service (and importantly, speeds) by paying a monthly fee. VPNs are a great option for hiding your IP address and protecting yourself from hackers, and they do it all without slowing your Internet speeds.

As of 2020, the best-paid VPN available on the App Store is NordVPN (don't forget our 70% discount coupon code - macinfo70), followed closely by ExpressVPN and PureVPN. One of the best things about these VPNs is how easy to use they are. Setup and day-to-day use feel entirely natural, thanks to an intuitive interface that offers plenty of options, but doesn't confuse.

If you're looking for a free option, we suggest BetterNet, or VPN 360. They don't offer as much flexibility as the paid options do, but still are decent at their job.

Use a Proxy Server

A proxy server is a lot like a VPN. It serves as an intermediate point between you and other websites so that you can use their IP address when accessing the web. Instead of contacting a website directly, your information runs first through the proxy and then to the site you’re accessing. A proxy repackages your data to hide your personal IP address and assigns a new one from the proxy server.

That said, they are not as convenient as a VPN. You have to remember to use the proxy before accessing different sites, and it can slow your web activity. It also won’t encrypt your web data as VPNs do, so it’s only good for IP masking, and it only works in a web browser and not with mobile apps.

The benefit of proxy servers is that they’re free, but unfortunately, they’re also limited. Proxies are available all across the Internet and can be found through a simple Google search. It’s a fine solution if you only need it for one-time use, such as to access a website that’s not available in your country, but a VPN is a better option if you want to continuously browse the Internet anonymously.

If you're looking for a seemly Proxy Server, we suggest HideMyAss. The creators have made it reasonably simple to use. It installs to your browser as an extension from where you can access it any time you feel like going anonymous.

Use Tor

Tor is another way to hide your IP address online. Tor is a free software program that allows you to browse the Internet anonymously. "Tor" comes from the name of the original software which was called "The Onion Router".

How it works is that your data is sent through multiple volunteer networks worldwide. It’s extremely secure because it encrypts your data, and because your data is going through multiple relays, it’s difficult to trace the activity back to the original user. However, it’s very slow, so it’s not good for doing any streaming.

Whether you want to hide your IP address to keep your browsing activity private or to access sites that aren’t available in your country, there are several options if you’re using a Macbook or iPhone. Which one of these options will you use?


Mike Roberts




  1. I pretty much use a VPN to hide my IP when Using my iPhone. Plus a vpn doesnt only just help in hiding my ip plus i can access geo-restricted tv shows.

  2. On desktop computers, I know you can find lists of proxy IP addresses and ports and use them in Google Chrome. Is the same possible on the iPhone? I can’t seem to find it. They are great once you sort through the bad IP’s and find one with a stable connection, always free as well.

  3. A VPN is definitely the best solution of these three. Web proxies are nice to have but are slow and inconvenient. Tor is also quite slow and takes you away from your web browser of choice. VPN’s, while they do come at a cost, can just be switched on and forgotten about. It’s a worthwhile investment in my opinion.

  4. ExpressVPN has been my preferred choice for a long time now, really impressed with their server speeds. It’s always on when I use my Mac but I never used it on my iPhone. I’m concerned about battery drain as I often need to get 2 days battery life out of it. With the VPN enabled, I don’t think it would last unfortunately.

  5. I’ve been looking into VPN services recently and I have a question. How often should I be using it? I know public wifi is obvious but what about when I’m at home or using my 4G connection? I value my privacy but I don’t want to sacrifice my internet browsing experience.