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You can change your local IP address from the network settings controls menu on a PC, Mac, or phone.
Your public IP address can be changed by resetting your router or connecting to a VPN.
You might need to change your IP address for technical or security reasons.
Your computer, like every device that connects to the internet, has an IP (Internet Protocol) address. It's a series of numbers interspersed with decimal points (for example, "198.169.0.101"), and acts like a home address that identifies where other devices can find your computer.
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