Question Read the Sticky on changing IP address and had some questions.

[cool09]

Sticky says "This procedure changes the IP address of a computer on a wired or wireless network. If you want to change the IP address of your internet connection, you should contact your service provider, as they're the ones who exert control over this."

I don't know what a "wired" network is.

I tried changing my IP address (using a free IP address list) in Firefox Proxy settings and that didn't work (I went to a free proxy list online and chose an address in the USA that was reliable) and then searched my address online and it didn't change. My Firefox is up-to-date.

Then I installed Firefox extension "Hide my IP" and that didn't work, I still kept getting an unwanted popup website telling me to buy a VPN. Then I installed Mozilla VPN but they want money to use it. I wanted to try and change my IP for free. Maybe I should buy a VPN but I read that they can block certain websites.

 

[USAFRet]

Sticky says "This procedure changes the IP address of a computer on a wired or wireless network. If you want to change the IP address of your internet connection, you should contact your service provider, as they're the ones who exert control over this."

I don't know what a "wired" network is.

I tried changing my IP address (using a free IP address list) in Firefox Proxy settings and that didn't work (I went to a free proxy list online and chose an address in the USA that was reliable) and then searched my address online and it didn't change. My Firefox is up-to-date.

Then I installed Firefox extension "Hide my IP" and that didn't work, I still kept getting an unwanted popup website telling me to buy a VPN. Then I installed Mozilla VPN but they want money to use it. I wanted to try and change my IP for free. Maybe I should buy a VPN but I read that they can block certain websites.

What are you trying to do, and why?

 

[lantis3]

I think he wants a free VPN.

Try VPNGate or VPNBook or some some Firefox add-ons / Chrome extensions.

Search the internet or Youtube for tutorials.

OP must realize that free proxy servers / VPN on the internet is never reliable, however.