Hide IP Address on Kodi – How to with VPN
How to hide my IP address on Kodi with VPN? Kodi is a powerful software that allows you to stream various online videos. You can also use Kodi to watch videos that are on other devices on your home network. Kodi’s popularity keeps rising. One of the questions I am asked a lot is whether one should hide their IP address when using Kodi or not. If you primarily use your Kodi for local streaming purposes i.e. watching videos from your local hard drive for instance, than you probably do not need to worry too much. However, if you use Kodi to watch movies, TV shows, and live sports online, via unofficial Kodi addons, you need to consider using a VPN. Read the following step-by-step tutorial on how to hide IP address on Kodi in order to watch movies anonymously and privately.
Hide IP Address on Kodi How to with VPN
Do I Need to Hide My IP Address When Using Kodi?
In short, yes, you need to hide your IP address when using Kodi. In many countries, streaming content which one might consider copyright infringement is illegal. There is a thin line between what is legal to stream and what not. Copyright trolls often exploit that gray area to harass Internet users and bully them into paying compensations for illegal downloading/watching movies on Kodi or other devices. In many cases, Kodi users have reported receiving warning letters from their ISPs. This is worrying not because of the warning letter itself, but for the fact it proves without a doubt that your ISP is spying on your online activity.
If you don’t like the idea of your ISP eavesdropping on your online activity, then you should seriously consider using VPN, not only for Kodi, but even for your every-day web browsing.
How to Hide IP Address on Kodi?
Your IP address basically is your digital finger print. It reveals your personal information and even your physical location. That is why it is crucial to hide your IP address in order to protect your privacy.
- There are many methods to spoof your IP address including Tor, proxies, or a virtual private network.
- The most efficient way to mask IP addresses is VPN.
- VPN not only hides your IP address, it also encrypts all of your traffic and spoofs your online location.
- You can use VPN for an additional layer of online security as well as to evade geo-restrictions imposed on geoblocked streaming channels such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu, and HBO GO, all of which have Kodi addons.
How to Setup VPN on Kodi to Hide IP Address?
Installing VPN varies from one device to another. Luckily, all major VPN providers have VPN apps which highly facilitate the installation process.
- For PC, Mac, Firestick, iPhone, iPad, Linux, and Android, you can download and install the VPN app.
- Then, simply connect to a VPN server to hide your IP address.
- Once done, launch Kodi and watch movies anonymously.
If you do not want to install additional software on your streaming device, you can also install VPN manually without the need for an app. The installation procedure is still fairly easy in this case if you carefully follow the instructions.
Finally, if you do not want to manually install VPN on each device, you can setup a VPN connection on your router instead. In this case, all streaming devices connected to that router will be connected to the same VPN server.
Best VPN to Hide IP Address on Kodi
A quick Google search will reveal hundreds of different VPN providers. But, which of these VPN services can be truly trusted. If you want a VPN provider who values your online privacy and is compatible with Kodi, go to ExpressVPN. They do not keep logs of your browsing activity and have multiple VPN servers in all over the world. I have listed other top trusted VPN providers you can use to hide your IP address on Kodi in the table below.
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How to Hide IP on Kodi FireStick
If you have installed Kodi on your FireStick, you can use the tutorial below to hide your IP address on the Fire TV by installing a VPN app on it.
How to Hide IP Address on Kodi with VPN
Your privacy and security are nothing to be taken lightly; whether you want to stream movies anonymously, browse the web securely, or download files with full knowledge that nobody is eavesdropping on you. If you are serious about your safety online, use VPN to hide your IP address on Kodi. For more info about the many benefits of VPN, or if you are having trouble setting up VPN on your Kodi, please leave a comment below.
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Streaming gadgets geek. Interested in every little thing there is to know about bypassing regional restrictions. An avid believer in the right to protect online privacy. Charles has also reviewed plenty of VPN service providers and knows how to separate the good apples from the bad ones.
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I have a streamdaddy I bought at a local fair 2 years ago they went out of business I want to insure im covered and want to make sure my VPN is protected. Im an idiot when it comes to working on downloading anything can someone help me install it?
Hi. I’m trying to install this on my stick but it keeps on saying the download is failing? Any ideas ? I’ve just reinstalled Kodi after having problems with misfits so just went back to basics ? Thanks !
Would a VPN router make it so netflix/hulu others would have to be re-entered/re-logged into every time I tried to use them? would they work at all?
Thought I was doing well at this after following video but I take it I have to pay for ipvanish? Also, after reading some comments here I don’t think I would have a clue if it was actually working or not.
Hi Buster. Yes, IPVanish is a premium VPN you can use on second generation FireSticks. Free VPNs mostly don’t work and are extremely slow.
Sorry, one more thing I tried. I tried to change the VPN and it won’t let me change the setting to static to put in the address. Well it really won’t let me save the new VPN, won’t make the change..
I would like to try kodi. I’m new at this. Basically I use my android Hotspot for my internet connection. Then connect my PC to my TV. My question is, do I need to install VPN on my android phone or my PC or both? Thanks
Hi. Setting up your VPN connection on your Android should be enough.
Do I need a VPN I cannot download anything if his Internet connection and available servers on Waiala bowl everything is up and running fine Internet I’ve tried different builders nothing works. Please help
Is because I don’t have a VPN is why I cannot download anything in Cody it always says the servers are not available or can’t connect to server my Internet is up and running fine I’ve been fighting with this for months
How do I create a user name and password on up vanish?
You can sign up with IPVanish here.
If I want to install a VPN on my ANDROID TV, is the best way of doing it to install the VPN on my router?
You can install VPN directly on your Android TV Box. Just make sure you sign up with a VPN service provider which offers VPN apps that are compatible with Android TV. BulletVPN or IPVanish are both good examples.
Thanks Charles, I will certainly try one off those
Hi I got ipvanish in my fire stick mainly to watch live football streams , it says connected while I’m on kodi but still can’t seem to get any streams ? Please help 😢
If my ISP has blocked streams I was using before and I start using a VPN now will I get access to those streams again?
Hi Stan. Yes, you should be able to do that.
I have my home IP address displayed in kodi but my NordVPN is setup in apps outside of kodi has a different IP address. I’m I still being protected while using kodi?
You can check your external IP address on Kodi before and after connecting to a VPN server by using this guide https://thevpn.guru/check-kodi-ip-address-vpn-guide
using ipvanish I set up my android box and connected to an overseas server but when I open kodi and check the sytems file it still shows my home ip address, in the ipvanish app it shows a different ip address, is this adress the one kodi is using
Hi Ian. The IP address that you see in the Kodi settings is your Android TV box’s private IP address issued to it by your router. The IP address you get when you use IPVanish is a public IP address. That’s why they are different.
I followed this, connected to a vpn server, clicked the home button as stated in the end of this video and then started kodi, ran a speedtest and my default isp and ip address still come up? How do I get kodi to reflect the ipvanish app ip address, etc on the stick?
Hi Kevin. Have you installed the IPVanish app directly on the FireStick?
How do I set up IPVanish on my Raspberry Pi Kodi box???
Hi Douglas. You need to install the Zomboided VPN manager as explained here https://thevpn.guru/install-zomboided-kodi-17-vpn-addon
I have 5 Amazon FireTV devices all runing Kodi 17.1 and Netflix and Hulu. Once I install the VPN it works great on Kodi but now it won’t allow me to play Netflix or Hulu. Is there a setting or an alternative VPN out there allowing to only run with KODI or exclude certain apps such as Netflix or Hulu?
Have you tried only running a VPN connection when you’re using Kodi?
I previously set up NordVPN on my PC and have just added Kodi to my Firestick for my TV. Will I need to add another VPN to my Firestick or can I use the NordVPN through my Wi-Fi connection. If so how can I do this?
Hi James. Theoretically, you can share your PC’s VPN connection with your FireStick by following this guide https://thevpn.guru/share-vpn-connection-windows/
If using IPVanish or another service, will it block all devices on my network or just the device it is installed on?
It depends. If you install VPN on your router, all the devices connected to that router will benefit from its VPN connection. Alternatively, if you choose to install VPN individually on each device, only those devices will have its IP address hidden.
Thank you for these instructions. Very easy to follow. One question, once I’m connected to a server how can I change to another server? I guess I’m asking where can I view iPVanish once it’s installed on Firestick
Hi Sharon. Once you install IPVanish on your FireStick, you launch the app from their and connect to a VPN server of your choice.
Good stuff here. I have a compatible firestick, installed IPVanish and it never connects. It’s runs through the process , says authenticating and then after the assigning IP Address comes up in the status it goes right back to Disconnected. Shows same ip address, my location is the city I live in and again, status = Disconnected. Any ideas?
Thanks for all you do.
Concerning IPVanishVPN, my IP address is not changing. Is my address still hidden from others.
Hello Mary. On what device are using IPVanish? Try checking your IP address here after you connect to a VPN server.
I am using a fire stick with IP vanish, the IPVanish monitor is showing it’s working but the IP address is not changing.
How were you able to check your IP address on the Fire Stick?
The vpn monitor shows your IP address. Before connecting and after. They should change.
Also the settings on the firestick shows the true IP address.
Hi. I just purchased PureVPN. Do I need to make any changes to my router after I install using Kodi? After making the purchase it looks like my ATT Uverse Router isn’t supported. I thought it would be a simple install on Kodi and I’d be good to go. Thanks!
Hi Gary. On what device do you usually use Kodi?
Hi Isso. I’m using an Amazon Firestick.
In that case, your best bet would be purchasing a secondary router that is VPN-compatible and then connect it to your main router using an Ethernet cable.
Hi, How do I set up VPVanish on my PC for kodi? thanks
Hi Lee. It’s pretty easy actually. Once you sign up with IPVanish, you can download the VPN app for PC from their website. Install it, launch it, and then sign in using your VPN account. Once you are in the app, connect to a VPN server of your choice. That’s all you have to do. The VPN app will keep running in the background when you launch Kodi.
Hey, how do I set up a vpn on my Kodi box?
Thanks
Hi Mathew. If you own an Android TV Box, take a look at this guide https://thevpn.guru/hide-ip-android-tv-box-guide-kodi
How do you set up VPN vanish on a firestick?
Hello Katie. Follow these instructions to setup VPN directly on the Firestick.