How to change your IP address? Use of Proxy

It seems many people are trying to find ways to change their IP address, what with country-wise url blocking and all. Well  GLP  brings you a nifty solution once again!

Firstly, changing the IP address depends upon the way you want to use it. It can be classified into two categories and some sub categories:

• Changing the IP address of the whole Computer
  -This includes, torrent managers too!
• Changing the IP address of specific browser(s)
  -Changes IP for a specific browser or a set of supported browsers.
  *This can be done Automatically.
  *Or, it can be performed manually.
  

A) Changing the IP address of the whole computer:
If you want to change the IP address of the whole computer, you can do it with the help of a software called hotspot shield. Simply download and install it. Restart your PC, open the program and you are good to go!
Download Hotspot Shield!(Freeware with Ads)
Mirror: Official Site
If you have problems with this, please mention in the comments, I'll create a detailed walkthrough of this problem if there are many requests! 

B) Changing the IP address of specific browser(s):

*Automatically changing it:

You can change the IP address of a specific set of browsers with the help of these freeware :
(1) Ultrasurf  
Download Ultrasurf
Mirror: Ultrasurf Official Page
(2) Freegate 
Download Freegate
Mirror: Freegate Official Page

By default, the IP address of Internet Explorer is changed, but it can be integrated to work with chrome and firefox as well.
Sometimes, integration is not successful due to version problems. You can follow the manual method then!

*Manually changing it:
You can manually change it with the help of mozilla firefox browser (or any other browser that has inbuilt proxy function ). 
Go to http://www.hidemyass.com and then:

 Click on the pics below to enlarge

US IP filter settings sample

Select the IP address at the top. Use the Port number too, if required!

 How to apply these settings in different browsers:

• select a country that you want to change your IP address into. 
• Sort the IP address with highest network strength(low ping, preferable latency). 
• This will give you nice internet speed even with poxy.

Now, steps to apply the IP address in firefox:

• open the firefox browser, press  Alt , the menu list will be visible at top. 
• Select Tools > Options. A dialog box will open.
• On the Advanced Option > Network Tab > Connections > Settings.
  
• The connection settings dialog box will open.
  
• Deselect Auto detect and mark on Manual Proxy Configuration.
• I've put the IP address : 222.124.15.123 for Thailand. You can put the IP address of any other country you desire. 
• Now, click "OK" and you are good to go.
• From now on, your Firefox browser will run through the IP address that you used. You can undo this anytime.

Ask me questions in the comments for any support information or problems.

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