How To Change IP Address on Laptop? | Complete 2025 Guide for Windows & Mac

Changing your IP address on a laptop isn’t just for tech experts anymore! 😎 Whether you’re trying to fix network issues, increase privacy 🔐, access region-blocked content, or secure your browsing experience — knowing how to manually or automatically change your IP address is a MUST in today’s digital world. ⚙️📡

This blog covers how to change your IP address on both Windows 10/11 laptops and MacBooks (macOS) — step by step, even if you’re a beginner ✅

🔎 Why You Might Want to Change Your Laptop’s IP Address?

✔️ Fix connectivity or DNS issues
✔️ Avoid IP bans or restrictions
✔️ Browse anonymously
✔️ Access geo-restricted websites or games
✔️ Enhance security on public networks
✔️ Use a VPN or proxy for safe browsing

🪟 How to Change IP Address on Windows 10 / 11:

✅ Method 1: Manually Set a New IP (Static IP)

1. Open Settings → Go to Network & Internet
2. Click Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) → Select your active network
3. Click Edit under IP settings
4. Change from Automatic (DHCP) to Manual
5. Turn on IPv4 → Enter new IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS
6. Click Save

💡 You can get a new local IP by simply switching between static and DHCP.

🔁 Method 2: Automatically Get a New IP (DHCP)

1. Open Command Prompt (Admin)
2. Type the following commands: bashCopyEditipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

🔄 This will disconnect and reconnect your network — giving you a fresh IP if you’re using DHCP.

🌍 Method 3: Use a VPN (For Global IP Change)

Install a trusted VPN service (like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc.), log in, and connect to a server in any country of your choice. It will change your public IP address instantly. ✅🛡️

🍏 How to Change IP Address on Mac (macOS):

✅ Manual IP Change:

1. Go to System Settings > Network
2. Select your network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
3. Click Details or Advanced
4. Go to TCP/IP tab → Choose Configure IPv4: Manually
5. Enter new IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Router IP
6. Click OK > Apply

💡 You can also switch back to “Using DHCP” to get a new IP assigned.

❗ Pro Tips:

• Changing IP locally affects only your internal/private IP
• For changing your public IP, use a VPN or restart your router (in many cases)
• Always note down current IP settings before making changes 📝
• Improper changes may cause connectivity issues, so follow carefully

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