Your iPhone uses an IP address to communicate with the sites you visit by sending and receiving data. Without the IP address, the site wouldn’t know where to send the information. You can change your IP address using some native options and third-party apps. However, to access the Internet, you must maintain a valid IP address. If your iPhone shows a 192.168.x.x or 10.0.0.x address, then your iPhone is showing you the IP address of your local area network or your wireless router rather than that of your phone. (The “x” in the number means that any number can appear in that part of the address.) These addresses can appear with certain router and firewall configurations. If this is the case, find your IP address by navigating to a website such as WhatIsMyIP.com to check your current IP. The 10.0.x.x protocols identify the local network you are connecting to. Almost all VPNs require a subscription and use a third-party application that automatically configures your VPN. This enables the provider to track your subscription more easily since users typically enter a username or password to access the VPN service. The exception is when you are accessing a work network and an administrator provides you with the information, or if your VPN provider doesn’t provide software. TunnelBear and HotSpotShield provide options for setting up and using a VPN on your iPhone. Other paid options also exist. A VPN provides the most secure way of masking your IP address. If you connect to a free VPN, connect only to reputable companies by choosing a company that provides customer support as well as paid services. Writer Bio
