Geoblocking
Practice of restricting access to internet content based on user's geographic location. Streaming services use geoblocking to enforce licensing restrictions. VPNs bypass geoblocking by providing IP addresses from different countries.
What is Geoblocking?
What is Geoblocking?
Practice of restricting access to internet content based on user's geographic location. Streaming services use geoblocking to enforce licensing restrictions. VPNs bypass geoblocking by providing IP addresses from different countries.
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IP Address
Unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on the internet, like 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or longer IPv6 addresses. Your IP reveals your location and identity. VPNs hide your real IP by showing the VPN server's IP instead.
Censorship
Government or organizational restriction of internet content and access. Countries like China use sophisticated systems to block websites and VPNs. V2Ray and obfuscated protocols bypass censorship.
Streaming
Watching video content online from services like Netflix, Disney+, or Hulu. Many services use geoblocking to restrict content by region. VPNs bypass geographic restrictions for access to global content libraries.
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