• pedz@lemmy.ca
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      11 hours ago

      Generally, yes. However, depending on how you get internet, it might be much more difficult to change an IP.

      On cable, there is no guarantee that restarting your modem/router will change your IP. Lots of cable ISP have the policy to reassign the same IP as long as the DHCP lease can be renewed.

      There are tricks like trying to unplug the modem for a long time, or change enough of its configuration/reset it to get a new lease. Or use a separate router that can change its MAC address.

      Even if dynamic, some people can be “stuck” with the same IP for a while. In my case I can have the same one for months.

      EDIT: I nearly deleted this comment.