CyberGhost is now one of only a few VPN operators that can give you an Indian IP address and maintain your privacy. That’s after India introduced new regulations requiring all tech companies operating in the country, including VPN providers, to log user data for up to 5 years.
As a committed no-logs VPN, we’ll never log or share your data with anyone. We removed our India servers and set up new ones just outside the country’s border. With these servers, we’re able to provide you with virtual server locations based in India and retain the fast speeds we’re known for. It also means we’re exempt from Indian data collection and surveillance regulations, and will continue to maintain high privacy standards for our Ghosties in India. Read the full announcement here.
Maybe you need an Indian IP address to catch the IPL on Disney+ Hotstar while traveling. Maybe you just want to browse the internet free from censorship or monitoring. Whatever you need an Indian IP for is none of our business. It’s our business to ensure you can use one with your privacy and security intact.
How to Get an India IP Address in 3 Steps
- Subscribe to CyberGhost VPN. It’s fast & easy!
- Download and install the app for your device.
- Select a virtual Indian server location for guaranteed privacy and unrestricted access to the latest Bollywood hits, Hindi news, live cricket, and more – wherever you are.
What Is an Indian IP Address and Why Do You Need One?
Every network and device gets an IP address when it goes online, which acts as a public ID that helps other devices and networks, as well as websites and online services identify your connection and location. This ensures your data isn’t accidentally sent to the wrong place. The network you connect to determines your IP address. Whether it’s your ISP-provided home network, the private network at work, or the public Wi-Fi at the mall – all devices connected to one network will share the same public IP address.
An Indian IP address is a digital marker assigned to your device when you connect to the internet anywhere in India. When you have an Indian IP address, the internet recognizes you as browsing from India, which means you’ll see localized content – like Indian news and services, and prices in Rupees.
Why Should You Use a VPN to Get an Indian IP?
Using a VPN to get an Indian IP address has clear advantages over alternatives like Tor or proxy servers. Some proxy services may offer the option to select a specific location, but there’s usually no guarantee of getting a particular IP address within that location. The IP address you get will depend on the proxy server’s configuration and availability. Proxies typically don’t provide strong privacy and security either as they rarely enforce any kind of encryption.
Tor encrypts and then routes your traffic through multiple relays, and the final exit node determines the IP address websites will see. You can’t control which exit node your traffic will use, so you can’t choose the specific IP address location you’ll end up with. Tor’s extensive routing process is also well-known for slowing connection speeds to a crawl.
Here are more reasons why a VPN is a better choice:
Better for Retaining Your Digital Freedom
Proxies can sometimes bypass restrictions, but streaming services and other platforms often block them. VPNs are far more reliable for accessing region-specific content, such as Indian streaming platforms and services. Proxies won’t help you bypass firewall restrictions on local networks either as they don’t encrypt your connection. This means your activity won’t be hidden from network admins, your ISP – or anyone else.
Tor may help you bypass some restrictions if you land on an exit node with an IP location you prefer. You can’t hide the fact that you’re using Tor, though, which is also used to access the dark web – unless you turn on a VPN first. This means ISPs and governments often take an interest in people who connect to the web via the Tor network. Instead of improving your privacy and freedom, it could lead to you being monitored more.
Faster and More Stable
A VPN with a large server network can provide a reliable connection with minimal speed loss, making it ideal for streaming, gaming, and browsing. CyberGhost VPN, for example, has a large network of high-speed 10-Gbps servers in popular locations with no data or bandwidth caps. Tor slows down traffic by routing it through multiple nodes, and proxies often struggle with stability and server overcrowding.
User Friendly
Most VPNs come with easy-to-use apps for various devices, making it simple to connect to a VPN server in India and get an Indian IP address. Tor and proxies can be more complex to set up and configure, with no guarantee that you’ll get an Indian IP address when you connect.
VPNs typically also come with customer support, like CyberGhost VPN’s experts who are available 24/7 via live chat and email, and our extensive FAQ Support Center. Since it’s an open-source project, you’ll often find people willing to help you set up or troubleshoot your connection. Still, you’ll likely have to manage it all yourself. Proxies are usually easier to set up but come with less support – official or otherwise.
Stronger Security
A VPN encrypts all your traffic, protecting your data from cybercriminals and others. Proxies don’t offer this level of security, leaving your traffic exposed. Tor provides some anonymity but lacks full encryption across all apps and services. Your IP address and data are also exposed at certain times to those owning the nodes at the network’s entry and exit points, leaving you vulnerable to spying and data theft.
CyberGhost VPN hides your IP address and replaces it with one from our virtual server locations in India. This increases your online security and makes websites think you’re accessing the internet from India. Our VPN also reroutes all your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to RAM-only servers, sealing your data off from all third parties – including us.
What Can You Do with an Indian IP Address?
Stop Data Collection
Between the Indian government, your ISP, and data-hoovering tech giants like Google, Facebook, and the rest, demand for your data is at an all-time high. Pity no one’s willing to pay you directly for it, huh?
We stand by your constitutional right to browse the internet free from tracking and monitoring. That’s why we provide only virtual server locations for India, which exempts us from Indian data collection rules.
You can curb the unauthorized collection of your data in India with CyberGhost VPN. We encrypt your traffic to prevent your ISP (and the Indian authorities) from logging your every move online. We’ll also hide your IP address and replace it with an anonymous one from our network, making it harder for trackers to accurately stalk you on the net.
Get Bollywood in Your Pocket
India may be the world’s largest producer of movies, series, and music, but that doesn’t mean you can access Bollywood and Filmi anywhere you want. Top streaming sites like Disney+ Hotstar, India TV, Spool, and even local banking apps and online stores are off-limits once you step beyond India’s borders. Get CyberGhost VPN to switch to an Indian IP address, and you’ll be nodding your head to Kun Faya Kun, transacting on your i-mobile app, shopping on Snapdeal, and playing City Cricket on Gamezop like you never left.
Unblock Restricted Sites
Getting around restrictions to access your preferred platforms from anywhere is amazing. So long as you trust your VPN provider. The Indian authorities have the power to block sites, closely monitor the online activities of citizens and travelers alike, and even force VPN providers to doxx users who may be bypassing official blocks on sites and services.
CyberGhost VPN doesn’t follow the Indian data collection directive, though. We only operate virtual server locations in India. Since our servers aren’t physically located in India, we’re exempt from complying with Indian data collection rules. This way, you can safely access sites without running into the long arm of the law.
Switch to CyberGhost VPN to stay safe from snooping done by your network admin, ISP, government, or cybercriminals, and take back your online freedom.
Banish ISP Throttling
Does your internet connection feel like a 5 pm commute through ITO Crossing? India’s servers are feeling the pressure with more people hopping on daily. That’s why bandwidth throttling is now common practice, even from ISPs that swear to never do it. They deliberately slow down your connection when they detect you’re streaming or downloading large files, especially during peak hours.
A VPN is the only way to get around ISP content-based throttling. CyberGhost VPN will hide your online activity from your ISP. That way, it won’t be able to detect what you’re doing and won’t throttle you.
Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available throughout India, from coffee shops to railway stations and airports. The problem is, these open networks typically have lax security. Cybercriminals and anyone else keen on spying on your activity can do so, freely. When you connect to an Indian IP address through your VPN service, it encrypts your device’s internet connection, making it impossible for anyone to eavesdrop on you when you use public Wi-Fi.
CyberGhost VPN lets you browse securely and privately, even on unsecured public Wi-Fi in India. Our VPN reroutes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, so no one’s able to get their grubby hands on your data.
Get an Indian IP Address Safely with CyberGhost VPN
In today’s digital landscape, protecting your privacy is more important than ever. CyberGhost VPN is one of the few services that allows you to get an Indian IP address without compromising your security—even with India’s strict data retention laws. Our virtual Indian VPN server locations let you bypass censorship, access local services, and stream Bollywood content while keeping your online activity private.
When you connect to CyberGhost VPN, you get more than just an Indian IP address—you get a secure, no-logs VPN that prioritizes your privacy at every step. We never track your activity, don’t store your data, and won’t hand over your information. Whether you’re staying connected to home while traveling or simply looking for unrestricted access, CyberGhost VPN is the safest way to browse with an Indian IP address.
FAQ
You can connect to a VPN in India by downloading and installing the CyberGhost VPN app for your device from the official website or your device’s app store. Once installed, open the app and log in to your account. From the server list, choose an India server location and connect. After the connection is established, you can browse the internet with an Indian IP address, securely and with your privacy protected.
You bet! CyberGhost VPN has dedicated apps for both Android and iOS phones, so you can easily connect to one of our virtual server locations in India and get an Indian IP address. If you need help setting up the VPN on your phone, contact our friendly 24/7 customer support team. They’re ready to talk you through it, step by step.
Yes. CyberGhost VPN has a virtual server location that can give you an IP address from Mumbai, India. You can also choose from our extensive network of servers around the globe, all ready to give you the right IP address in just one click. See our full list of servers for all possible locations.
Yes, for now. India’s data collection directive has tried to make VPNs obsolete, but we’ve found a way to continue to offer digital freedom and security to people in India. We now provide Indian IP addresses through virtual servers in India, with the physical servers located just outside the sub-continent. That way, we’re exempt from Indian data collection rules. We can still give you an Indian IP address as if you (and we) really were in Mumbai.
Absolutely not. This contravenes our no-logs policy and our mission to provide safe internet access to people around the world. That’s why we had to shut down our physical servers in India. Ghosties can still use our virtual server locations to get an Indian IP address wherever, whenever, with zero risk of government monitoring.
Having a different IP address won’t hide your internet activity from your ISP – you need encryption for that. In addition to changing your IP address, CyberGhost VPN masks your online activity with strong encryption when you connect to one of our India servers. Your ISP will see you’re connected to a server, but not what you’re doing or where your data travels from there. This protects your online activity from all ISP snooping. With CyberGhost VPN, you can easily lock up your data and secure your identity online.
No, we strongly advise against it. Free VPN services operating in India may be forced to reveal your identity and log your activity, which defeats the whole point of a VPN. They rarely have the option to host virtual India servers and often don’t enforce a strict no-logs policy to ensure your privacy online. They also can’t guarantee you access to certain restricted content.
Most free VPNs can offer their services for nothing because they log and sell your data. If cash is tight, why not try our free VPN extensions for Chrome or Firefox? Or, take advantage of our generous 45-day money-back guarantee to try out the premium CyberGhost VPN subscription.
You could use a proxy service to get an Indian IP address, but you’d be far safer with a zero-logs VPN like CyberGhost. Proxies in India may be forced to disclose your identity and browsing activity to the authorities. Also, they’re seldom equipped for streaming, being too slow and unstable. CyberGhost VPN can set you up with an Indian IP address, guarantee your online privacy, give you access to high-speed streaming-optimized servers, and encrypt your internet traffic. Considering India’s digital landscape, you’ll want the most ironclad security solution you can get.
Yes, with an India IP address you can access Netflix India’s full catalog and watch hit Hindi movies and TV series like Mighty Raju, Little Singham, Kaal Ka Badla, and much more. If you’re anywhere else, you can regain access to your libraries with CyberGhost VPN. As the #1 streaming VPN, we support many popular platforms, like Hulu, Amazon Prime, BBC, or Disney+. Just connect to the relevant server and safely enjoy your favorite Netflix hits from anywhere.
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