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# IP Address
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The IP address is a numerical label for a computer that is connected to a network using the
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Internet Protocol (IP).
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There are two versions of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6.
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## Geo-blocking
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Geo-blocking is the practice that restricts access to internet sites or content using information on
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the users location.
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This location is often obtained using the IP address.
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Geo-blocking can be evaded by using a [VPN service](/wiki/vpn.md).
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Sometimes the IP addresses that are used by VPNs are blocked by websites.
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To avoid this a spoofing tool like [Chameleon](/wiki/chameleon.md) for [Firefox](/wiki/firefox.md)
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can be used.
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[cybernews](https://cybernews.com)
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describes this in an
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[article](https://cybernews.com/de/online-schauen/bundesliga-auf-onefootball-brasilien-streamst/)
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using the German Bundesliga in Brazil as an example.
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Please note that using the VPN for this may violate terms and services accepted by subscribing to
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a VPN service.
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