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hi,
I need a software to change my ip address.Please can you tell me about any software?

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As asked, the first question is which IP needs changing. As pointed out, there are two different things called an “IP address”: the local address assigned to a machine on a home/office LAN (e.g., 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) and the public/WAN address that websites see. Advice and tools differ depending on which one is meant. Cloudflare: What is my IP address?. (cloudflare.com)

To change the local (NIC) address use the OS networking tools or DHCP client. Common quick commands:

Windows (Admin CMD)
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /all

macOS (Terminal)
sudo networksetup -setdhcp "Wi‑Fi"

Linux (Terminal)
sudo dhclient -r eth0
sudo dhclient eth0

If the adapter is set to a static IP, change it in the OS network settings instead of using DHCP commands. See Microsoft documentation for ipconfig, Apple’s networksetup, and the DHCP client man pages for Linux. Microsoft ipconfig docs. (learn.microsoft.com)

To change the public/WAN IP (the address seen by sites) the usual approaches are different: many home ISPs give dynamic addresses (a router/modem reboot or waiting for the DHCP lease to expire can produce a new IP), while business/static IPs require contacting the ISP. For a different visible IP without touching the ISP assignment, use a reputable VPN (routes all traffic through another IP) or Tor for strong anonymity; browser or web proxies only change IP for specific requests and are less private. See Cloudflare on dynamic vs static addresses and the EFF/Tor guidance on VPNs and anonymity. [Cloudflare: dynamic vs static] [EFF: Choosing a VPN] [Tor Project]. (cloudflare.com)

Extra notes and cautions: changing a MAC (hardware) address can force a router to hand out a new DHCP lease, but it’s OS-level and can violate network policies; tools like macchanger are commonly used on Linux. Free proxy services are convenient but frequently log or inspect traffic — for privacy-sensitive needs prefer audited VPNs or Tor and review provider policies. For background on MAC vs IP and spoofing, see TechTarget/macchanger references. [MAC address background / macchanger]. (techtarget.com)

Summary: for local troubleshooting use the OS DHCP commands above; to change the public IP try a router/modem reboot or contact the ISP for a true static/different assignment; to hide or appear from another IP use a reputable VPN or Tor. As and suggested, proxies are an option, but choose them with care and understand the privacy tradeoffs.

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Member Avatar for JorgeM

You'll need to provide more details. What does "change my IP address" mean?

Do you mean your NIC's address, public IP, what? Are you trying to hide your IP from some target?

Member Avatar for iConqueror

Im not to sure how to code a program to change your ip address, If I were to say you probably have to use asp.net or similar web development language that supports interconnectivity.

If you dont need to change it for every site, you could just use a proxy which are generally free Click Here

Member Avatar for Abraka120

if you mean public ip address then can use online web proxy to change your public ip address try this out WholeProxy.com

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