A VPN (Virtual Private Network) can help users hide their real IP address. VPN creates an encrypted tunnel that sends a user’s internet traffic from their device to a VPN server, which then routes it to its final destination. When a user is connected to a VPN server, their real IP address is hidden, and the final destination can only see the IP address of the VPN server.

Here’s a brief overview of how VPN hides a user’s IP address:

1. The user connects to a VPN server using client software provided by the VPN provider.
2. The VPN server encrypts the user’s traffic and routes it to the internet.
3. The final destination on the internet can only see the IP address of the VPN server, not the user’s real IP address.
4. Since the user’s traffic is encrypted, others cannot eavesdrop or intercept the user’s data traffic.

It’s important to note that VPN providers may keep metadata about a user’s connection, such as the connection time and duration. Also, using a VPN doesn’t guarantee 100% anonymity as there are still other ways to track a user’s behavior. However, a VPN can improve a user’s online privacy and security and allow them to access content that’s not available in their geographic location.