When that "letter" arrives at the post office, they put it in the correct box, and only the post office knows your true identity. A better analogy would be a return address that's a post office box. without it, the computer on the other end wouldn't know where to send the reply. Think of it like the return address on an envelope. Whenever you connect to a website, download a file, or chat online, your IP address is sent along with your request to communicate. Your IP address was never meant to be a secret. When you connect to the Internet, your ISP assigns you an Internet Protocol (IP) address, which in most cases changes every time you connect. So let's talk about IP addresses for a moment. If you still want to learn how to hide your IP address, read on. For more information on this, read my companion article Does IP Address Reveal my Physical Location? Okay, that fear is put to rest. If you've heard that hackers with special equipment or software can easily discern your name or physical location, given your IP address, then you've heard wrong. But I also think it's important to state upfront that your IP address DOES NOT personally identify you when you use the Internet. I'll start by saying yes, it's possible to hide or "spoof" your IP address.
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