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IP Address

The IP address is a numerical label for a computer that is connected to a network using the Internet Protocol (IP). There are two versions of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6.

Geo-blocking

Geo-blocking is the practice that restricts access to internet sites or content using information on the users location. This location is often obtained using the IP address.

Geo-blocking can be evaded by using a VPN service. Sometimes the IP addresses that are used by VPNs are blocked by websites. To avoid this a spoofing tool like Chameleon for Firefox can be used. cybernews describes this in an article using the German Bundesliga in Brazil as an example. Please note that using the VPN for this may violate terms and services accepted by subscribing to a VPN service.