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Whenever your computer connects to the internet, it is assigned a unique IP address that identifies you among all other internet users. This IP address can describe where you’re physically located, who you are, what ISP you’re using, what programs you’re running, and much more. Hide-My-IP.com offers an online VPN and software service allowing users to conceal their IP address from prying eyes and replace it with a pseudo IP for those who attempt to view your internet traffic. The premium service offers support for fast IP address connections under PPTP protocol in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Germany.
Hide My IP 5.3 is the latest release of Hide My IP’s VPN software. Like prior releases, this version of the program sets your internet browser to show fake IP addresses from the Hide My IP database, enabling anonymous web surfing while online. But it also offers a variety of extra features, including the ability to un-ban yourself from forums and internet message boards by using Hide My IP to change your IP and clear your browser’s cookies. This method also allows you to access regionally banned websites, including gambling websites outside the United States.
Hide My IP is exceptionally easy to use. All you have to do is launch their software and click the “Hide IP button”, and your internet traffic becomes totally anonymous. Better yet, Hide My IP will automatically adjust your browser’s settings to achieve the greatest degree of internet anonymity possible. This includes the ability to send emails anonymously from any e-mail service, keeping those who receive the e-mails in the dark about your actual geographic location and identity. Hide My IP also offers a premium service add-on that can hide your IP in a variety of common software applications including MSN Messenger, ICQ, Yahoo, Windows Mail, Outlook, etc.
Once Hide My IP is activated, your online identity is protected from criminals, hackers, government officials, and even your internet service provider. All of your web traffic is protected under a 128-bit SSL encrypted connection. Your internet traffic is also redirected to an anonymous proxy relay server that acts as a third party between you and the rest of the internet. This third party server protects the privacy of your connection by giving you a fake IP address, selected randomly from a list of hundreds of available fake IPs from around the globe.
And to top it off, Hide My IP 5.3 comes with an IP Auto-Rotation feature that allows your IP to be changed every few hours automatically.
Hide My IP is designed for desktop computers on the Windows operating system, including Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7. It is also available for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6.
Hide My IP comes with a 14-day free trial, while the software itself costs $29.9. The premium high speed IP subscription includes attractive extras like unlimited protected bandwidth, IP support for most third party software, and the ability to bypass firewalls. Subscription plans are available starting at $8.95 a month, $24.95 quarterly, or $84.95 for a one year pass. Available payment methods include PayPal, Google Checkout, and most major debit and credit cards.
Hide My IP also includes unlimited lifetime support including phone, e-mail, and forum support. Free bug fixes and minor software updates are also included as the Hide My IP software is updated and improved. Their phone number is toll free and technicians are available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PST.
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This program totally messed my PC up. It slowed my internet speed to half, increased latency, and I could not access several online websites such as Netflix and Ebay.
I came across Hide My IP last week. I had gotten hotspot shield a little over a month ago. It worked for a short time and then stopped working. It wouldn’t connect. I ended up having alot of problems and I had to do a system restore. I contacted their tech support and the things they told me to try I did, and still had trouble. They never emailed me back after that. I decided to try a different software. I used the Hide My IP for a trial and it worked perfect. I didn’t have to change settings or anything. I now have that software and couldn’t be more pleased.
I had a similar experience as Feoper and give up with this.I have tried another couple of programs since ( HMA & SMARTHIDE), both expensive for me.The best for value and decent performance for me has been IPMasquerade, which costs under £20 as a single payment.Best part is you can scan for IPs that match a particular site and it matches you up with the best ones based on response time, reliability , country etc.Happy with my ipmasquerade! ( don’t see on the site here!
DJ
Totally messed up my machine. This software will not open the interface 90% of the time and will gladly load multiple copies that you cannot ‘see’ except in task manager. Messed up every browser on my machine, another VPN, and the RDP. Support is laughable; truly helpless. NOT recommended! It may work sometimes. Not worth the hassle the rest of the time.
I found this an excellent tool. Lots of servers to choose from and lots of useful additional security features such as ability to hide or change the user agent and hide referrer headers etc. Response from the support team was very quick and the price is great too. Would definitely recommend.
I’ve used it for a long time. I can access blocked websites and bypass Netflix security restrictions with it. Excellent VPN and proxy service and never had problems with them. Would recommend.
I have been using Hide My IP since 11 February 2015 without any problems.
Excellent VPN and proxy service and never had any problems with them.
I would recommend this program as a way to protect your IP Address Identity as you download
It’s doesn’t work, slow, very slow like you’re using a 1995 dialup connection. They also make you click on terms and hidden in the terms it says they will charge you every year. Their customer service is very rude when you are trying to remove the recurring payment.
I’ve used HMIP on our Computers for about a year now, mostly to post on politically-oriented sites, where it pays to be cautious around the psychopaths who can occasionally show-up there.
Does the job, hasn’t messed-up our computers alt all, ever, no problems.
It just works mostly.
When I bought it, I didn’t realize that I couldn’t select an IP server from any location I chose, that you’re limited unless you buy the premium add-on, which I was not aware of during purchase. I could have sworn the ad said I could “select from any”.
Some sour grapes when I figured that out, though I do realize it costs money to maintain servers, rotate IP’s etc.
Sometimes the server I’ve chosen is painfully slow, so I must go through the reconnect process to find a better one, which usually only takes one try.
I sometimes wonder if these Apps are created and sold by the NSA, FBI, KGB etc, but then I don’t see any which offer third party auditing. I suppose then you’d have to trust the auditor.
With the attempt by the Trump administration to strip protections of our personal data and browsing patterns, we need good tools like HMIP to help us remain free of government and other criminal interference and meddling.
i used this product for 3 years, what an idiot. It worked better then with earlier windows. But it wont work with win7 or 10, on any machine with any browser. They are dying a slow death and do not have developers or tech support.
The last time the support hours were 9 – 3 pacific time. How is that for an internet presents?
This product will turn your machine into a veg. You will at the least need to uninstall it and at worst system restore. When you do get the support chat online it is insulting.
Open you wallet and throw your money in the trash, same value without the frustration and time!
The program is completely BOGUS. If you click the CHECK IP INFO, of course, it shows up on THEIR website as your address being hidden. BUT, just Google MY IP ADDRESS and it shows YOUR REAL IP. NOT HIDDEN.
To me they cancel my subscripion after I complained to paypal for intermittent server service but they kept the $29.99 ,so for me is not a good company.
Tricky garbage! I bought it because it offered my also my small country – I need access to some pages which are vorbidden from abroad. And guess what – after my payment my country dissapeared! I complained, I wanted my money back, but they just laughed off me. No it is totally useless for me. For 3 years… I’m not recommending!!!
been using this for 8 years FREE