A German IP Address With Extra Security Features
Maintain a more private local connection with PIA’s VPN servers in Berlin and Frankfurt
- Get a German IP address across all your devices
- Stream more securely via your usual subscriptions
- Boost your protection on shared Wi-Fi connections
- 30-day money-back guarantee for new subscribers

Protection For All Your Devices

What Is a German IP Address?
When you go online, your ISP assigns your device a unique number called an IP address. That number carries clues about your connection, including the general location it's coming from, which websites can use to tailor the content they show you.
When you connect from Germany, you're usually given a German IP address. You can also get one by connecting to a VPN server in Germany, which helps websites and online services view your connection as coming from Germany.
Why Use a VPN for a German IP Address?
A VPN is one of the simplest ways to get a German IP address. When your VPN routes your connection through a server in Germany, it replaces your real IP address with a local one and keeps your activity more private along the way.
Connecting via a German VPN server also adds a layer of encryption to your traffic, making your activity less visible to your ISP or anyone else sharing your network.

What Can I Do with a German IP Address?

Stream German Shows and Sports With More Privacy
Settle in with your binge-worthy shows and enjoy a more private viewing experience using a VPN and German IP address. Whether you're watching Sunday-night crime dramas or cheering on FC Bayern, using a VPN to log in to your usual subscriptions makes your browsing habits less exposed to your ISP and others on the network.
Scroll German Social Media
Keep a familiar, consistent presence across the social platforms you scroll every day, even while traveling abroad. Your IP address is one of the signals platforms use to shape your feed, so using a German IP address to browse will up your chances of seeing the local reels, influencers, and trends that interest you.
Stay Safer on Public Wi-Fi
On a train, at Düsseldorf Airport, or while grabbing a strudel at a café, you’ll want a more secure way to connect to public Wi-Fi. Shared networks aren't always secure and open connections can leave your data exposed. A VPN routes your connection through an encrypted tunnel to help you protect your surfing, sharing, and chatting on the go.
Protect Your Online Privacy
Take more control over your day-to-day privacy by replacing your real IP address with a German one. Advertisers and data brokers may use your IP address as one way to build a surprisingly detailed profile of your online activity. By masking your IP address with one from our German VPN server, these data collection companies have a harder time linking the browsing activity to you.


Keep Up With Local News
Stay current with German headlines even if you’re far from home. News sites often push the reports from your IP address location, making it easy to miss something. A German IP address from PIA helps you keep your finger on the local pulse. You can also enable our MACE feature, which blocks known ads and trackers that can clutter news sites.
Help Secure Your Banking Information
Manage your German bank accounts over an encrypted VPN connection that helps protect sensitive financial information while it's in transit. With secure VPN protocols and DNS leak protection, you can limit the risks of accessing your sensitive accounts on open or unknown networks.
Why Choose PIA for a German IP Address?

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Get a German IP Address on All Your Devices
Use a German IP address across every device you own at the same time. PIA offers unlimited device support on one subscription. Download our easy-to-use app for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and more.
For complete coverage, configure PIA on a compatible router to secure all the devices on your network, including gaming consoles and older smart TVs that may not natively support VPNs.
German IP Address: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, using a VPN to get a German IP address is legal in Germany and most other countries. Just remember that using a VPN to circumvent local laws or the terms and conditions of your services won't shield you from the consequences of breaking the law. Always use a VPN within legal means.
Yes, although a lot depends on which provider you choose. Low quality VPNs can sometimes carry malware or monitor what you do online. PIA helps protect your privacy with strong encryption protocols, RAM-only servers that wipe data on every reboot, and an independently audited No-Logs policy, meaning we never monitor or store your browsing data.
Yes, a proxy can give you a German IP address, but proxies usually work on a browser or app and don’t offer many additional protections. A VPN is usually the better choice. It's easier to set up a VPN, the security is generally stronger than most proxies offer, and it works across your whole device instead of in a single browser. New users can try PIA VPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Yes! PIA works with most popular streaming platforms you may already subscribe to, providing more privacy from your ISP when you connect to our encrypted servers. Our streaming-optimized server in Germany delivers fast speeds and less buffering for high-res watching. Our temporary IP address can also help you avoid activity-based throttling from your ISP.
It’s easy to get a German IP address on your phone with PIA VPN's Android and iOS apps. Simply choose a PIA plan, install the app on your device, and connect to one of our servers in Frankfurt or Berlin.
Yes, PIA has physical servers in both Frankfurt and Berlin and you can choose a German IP address from either city. Connecting to the VPN server closest to you generally gives you the fastest, most stable connection.
Yes, PIA offers a Dedicated IP address in either Berlin or Frankfurt as an add-on to your PIA subscription. Our anonymous token-based system assigns your dedicated IP address, which means we’ll protect your privacy by separating your Dedicated IP address from your VPN account details.
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