I wasn’t sure what would be the correct sub for me to ask this question in, so if this isn’t the proper place please link to me the proper sub.
I have some questions about my IP address. Basically I’m searching for a way to change the IP address of my network, so I sent a message to my internet provider, asking if they can change it for me. They said the easiest way to do it is to reset the router and optical adapter by unplugging them and putting them back on, adding that I “would still have IPv6 regardless”. As far as I know, IPv4 and IPv6 can exist at the same time but used in different places online. Please correct me if I’m wrong, though, because I’m not very knowledgeable on this stuff. Anyway, based on what I said, I don’t understand what they meant by saying I would still have IPv6 even if the IP address changed. Shouldn’t that be obvious, and how was that relevant with my request? Also, is it true that the IP address can just be changed by doing a reset of this kind? I visited the site whatismyipaddress afterwards and some numbers seemed to be different, both in my IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
I actually made the same request to my internet provider some months ago and that time they said my request had been fulfilled after they “changed some settings”. Considering the latest response I received, it is possible that all they did the previous time was reset the router like they suggested me to do now? I’m confused, if anybody can explain to me how this all works it’d be very helpful. In the case they are wrong about the IP address changing by just plugging off the router, what could I do to change it besides using a VPN? Again, sorry if this post contains inaccuracies because I’m not the most tech savvy person out there.
Most IP addresses are set to change every once in awhile, and unplugging your modem will basically send a signal that tells the internet provider you don’t need that IP address anymore and someone else can have it.
Turning the modem back on, it’ll now need an IP address and since it didn’t reserve its old one, it gets a new one.
they “changed some settings”
Take this with a grain (fistful) of salt because I don’t work for an ISP so this is just a broad guess, but either they can remote restart your modem or they can manually tell the server to reallocate an IP address for your modem.
This is helpful, thank you. I didn’t think an IP address could change so easily. I generally try to make sure I’m not banned in anything, which is mostly an OCD kind of thing because I haven’t done anything shady, except for pirating stuff, but I still want to start again with a “clean slate” wherever it’s possible just to be sure. I have my doubts, though, because I can only assume that IP address aside other factors are also taken into account when using several platforms, like device ID or previously used credentials.
I know, VPNs have been helpful, but being able to start over by having a different, regular IP address would be great as a permanent solution.
Your ISP keeps a list of customers who have used some IP addresses in the past.
The ISP keeping track of IP addresses used in the past seems reasonable, but would that affect my experience as a user in sites / apps / social platforms?
The ISP keeping track of IP addresses used in the past seems reasonable, but would that affect my experience as a user in sites / apps / social platforms?
The platforms do the same based on ISP IP ranges - of your current IP is blacklisted, then switching IP wouldn’t automatically resolve any reputation issues with IPs from your ISP.
If your current IP is blocked, then it’s possible your Internet service provider may also be blocked or affected in general, as they’re potentially associated with abuse.
The IP you have is assigned to you by your Internet service provider who manages and assigns you an IP from a pool of their IPs, that are known to be managed by the specific service provider.
I get it now. Well, as far as I know my current IP isn’t blocked and I don’t think my ISP is associated with any kind of abuse either. It’s just that I want to be sure I’m not blocked anywhere online, that’s why I wondered if it was possible to start over with a clear background besides using VPNs.
It would be useful for many reasons. For example, some users in Soulseek (it’s a file sharing program) can block you if you don’t share files back when downloading from them. That’s what I did at the very beginning when I didn’t have files to share and I’m worried if someone has blocked me from getting their files now. Granted, I don’t know if IP addresses are considered, maybe using a different account can simply solve the problem, but this is definitely the case in other more popular platforms like Instagram or Reddit.
As I said, I just think this is all very restrictive. I get that they track down lists of IP addresses possibly to prevent shady stuff from happening but I wish it would be easier to adjust this situation to my convenience because not everybody intends to use a different IP address to harass other people. It can also be about practical reasons, including maintaining one’s privacy.
As I said, I just think this is all very restrictive. I get that they track down lists of IP addresses possibly to prevent shady stuff from happening but I wish it would be easier to adjust this situation to my convenience because not everybody intends to use a different IP address to harass other people. It can also be about practical reasons, including maintaining one’s privacy.
Unfortunately without involving a third-party service provider, your external IP will always be associated with a service provider and even worse with a rough geo location (~100km, from the nearest exchange).
Alternative would be somewhat anonymous data sims from various online resellers (i.e. my travel sim is always associated with the greater London area, independently where in Europe I’m in) and those can easily be obtained with just a credit card, without additional personal information.
Similarly to a VPN they provide additional workarounds for IP based targeting (my podcasts always get English advertisements, over the regional language) or geo restrictions, unfortunately without a chance to change location at will through the service provider.
But your specific use case with soulseek as an example, it depends on the service, every platform does targeting/blocking differently, similarly to how some services block VPN users, while others ignore their use (similarly with a residential ISP, VPN service providers have to lease IP ranges and have a company and a unique identifier associated as being responsible for the IP range).