[A must-read for overseas users! 3 tips to “teleport” your IP to China, so you can listen to music, watch dramas, and play games]If the IP is transferred from overseas to China, can we listen to music, watch dramas and play games on the Chinese server? The answer is yes.Are you so angry that you throw your phone because of the "regional restriction" when you watch TikTok overseas? You want to transfer money to your friends in China, but Alipay prompts "current region not supported"? Playing "King of Glory" in the Chinese server is stuck in PPT? Don't panic! Today's nanny-level guide will teach you step by step how to "change" your IP back to China.Even NetEase Cloud gray songs can be unlocked, allowing you to enjoy domestic network smoothly even when you are overseas!
1. Famous scenes of overseas parties breaking defense: How terrible is it to have your IP exposed?
- International student Xiao A: I wanted to watch "Joy of Life 2" at three o'clock in the morning, but a pop-up message appeared saying "Only for users in mainland China to watch."
- Business trip party Lao Wang: I want to use Alipay to transfer living expenses to my family, but the page says "region not supported".
- Ms. Li who lives overseas: I drooled over the videos of delicious food from my hometown, but when I clicked on them, I was immediately restricted to the region.
Key Points：Your IP address is like the "ID card" of the online world. When you are overseas, your IP address will reveal your location.This has caused domestic apps to be “unusable” collectively Don't panic, just follow the steps below.10 minutes to travel back to China!
2. 3 kinds of IP-changing tools revealed: Newbies become "Internet returnees" in seconds
🌟 Lazy people’s first choice: VPN (Virtual Private Network) - Open a "return home tunnel" for the network
The principle is very simple: It’s like you drive from abroad into a “China-exclusive tunnel”, and when you come out, your IP will automatically be displayed in China!
Why choose it?: It can change the global IP, support watching dramas, paying, and playing games, and it can also encrypt the network to prevent peeping, giving you a full sense of security!
Nanny-level operation:
Why choose it?: It can change the global IP, support watching dramas, paying, and playing games, and it can also encrypt the network to prevent peeping, giving you a full sense of security!
Nanny-level operation:
- Pick the right tool: Don’t trust free VPNs (they can steal your data in minutes!), look for these 3 “regular” ones:
- ExpressVPN: The old and stable king, you can buy it directly with Alipay, it even has nodes in Xinjiang and Tibet, and you can watch dramas in seconds.
- NordVPN: 6000+ servers to choose from, a must-have for business people, no lag in video conferencing.
- Surfshark: The price-performance ratio ceiling, monthly payment is only the price of a cup of milk tea, supports unlimited devices, and the whole family can share it without feeling bad.
- 3 Steps：Download→Register (WeChat/Alipay supported)→Select “Hong Kong/Shanghai/Guangzhou” node→One-click connection, and a small key icon will appear in the upper right corner!
Tips for avoiding pitfalls: Free VPNs (such as those starting with "Hot") are full of scams! Not only will they have speed limits and pop-up ads, they may also sell your browsing history to hackers. Don't use them!
🌟 Exclusive for watching TV series and playing games: Return to China Accelerator—— Only accelerate the APPs you want to use
Suitable for scenes: Just want to watch popular domestic dramas, watch Douyin, play "Genshin Impact" smoothly, but don't want to change the global IP? The return accelerator is your "Internet express train"!
Advantages: Specially optimized for domestic applications, it can reduce latency when playing the e-sports game "Honor of Kings" and watch high-definition dramas without buffering!
Treasure Recommendation:
Advantages: Specially optimized for domestic applications, it can reduce latency when playing the e-sports game "Honor of Kings" and watch high-definition dramas without buffering!
Treasure Recommendation:
- QuickFox：The operation is extremely simple, and it supports "intelligent node switching". You can connect to the fastest one, listen to music and watch dramas, and never get disconnected when playing in a team.
Operation Guide: Download → Log in (supports one-click login via WeChat) → Select the APP you want to accelerate (such as "Honor of Kings") → Click "Start Acceleration", done!
🌟 Zero-cost trial: Change DNS (suitable for temporary emergency, but don’t expect it to be a panacea)
Principle Science：DNS is like the "map navigation" of the Internet. If you change to Chinese "navigation", some websites will mistakenly think that you are in China.
advantage: Completely free and can be set up in 5 minutes!
Procedure(Take mobile phone as an example):
Open Settings → Find Wi-Fi → Click "Modify Network" → Check "Show Advanced Options" → Select "Static" for IP Settings → Fill in "223.5.5.5" (Ali DNS) for DNS1 → Fill in "180.76.76.76" (Baidu DNS) for DNS2 → Save.
Disadvantages reminder: It can only bypass some restrictions, and watching TV shows may still be laggy. It is recommended to use it with a VPN!
advantage: Completely free and can be set up in 5 minutes!
Procedure(Take mobile phone as an example):
Open Settings → Find Wi-Fi → Click "Modify Network" → Check "Show Advanced Options" → Select "Static" for IP Settings → Fill in "223.5.5.5" (Ali DNS) for DNS1 → Fill in "180.76.76.76" (Baidu DNS) for DNS2 → Save.
Disadvantages reminder: It can only bypass some restrictions, and watching TV shows may still be laggy. It is recommended to use it with a VPN!
3. Advanced operation: Unlock hidden functions and completely say goodbye to regional restrictions
🔥 Unblock all gray songs on Netease Cloud Music: UnblockNeteaseMusic
Step-by-step tutorial:
- Install Node.js on your computer first (download directly from the official website, fool-proof installation).
- Open the command line and enter "git clone https://github.com/nondanee/UnblockNeteaseMusic.git”.
- Enter the folder, enter "node app.js", and open the browserhttp://localhost:8080”.
- Copy the displayed IP and port to the "Proxy Settings" of NetEase Cloud, and the gray songs will become audible in seconds! (Mobile users can use Xiaohuojian VPN to configure the proxy, search for keywords on Xiaohongshu for the tutorial, and it will be done in 10 minutes~)
🔥 Exclusive for techies: self-built VPN (super stable, no fear of being blocked)
Step Breakdown:
- Alibaba Cloud/Tencent Cloud purchased a server in mainland China.
- Install Shadowsocks/V2Ray (see the official documentation for tutorials and just follow the commands. It’s not as difficult as you think!).
- Generate a configuration file, import it into the mobile phone/computer client, and after connecting, the IP will be directly displayed in the city of the server you purchased (for example, if you choose Shanghai, the IP will be in Shanghai!).
Advantage: You control the server yourself, the speed is extremely fast, and you no longer have to worry about the node being blocked, but it is not suitable for novices!
4. Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls: These 5 Pitfalls Are Worse Than “Regional Restrictions”
- Free VPN ≠ Save Money: A Hola VPN was revealed to have secretly sold user traffic to advertisers, resulting in account theft.
- Don't touch shared IP: The "public node" of the airport VPN is shared by dozens of people. During peak hours, watching TV shows may be stuck in a PPT format, and it is easy to be blacklisted by the platform.
- Don't change DNS：Using unknown DNS may lead to being hijacked to phishing websites. Make sure to use the official DNS of Alibaba/Baidu.
- Be aware of legal risks: It is legal to use VPN overseas, but remember to turn it off after returning to China. Using illegal VPN in China may result in administrative penalties.
- Don’t trust the “one-click IP change” software: Many of them are viruses in disguise, and Trojans can be implanted into your mobile phone/computer in minutes!
5. Copy the homework! Directly apply the "IP change plan" in different scenarios
| Your needs | Best combination | Monthly Cost | Effect measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily browsing of Tik Tok and watching TV series | ExpressVPN + Quickfox | Estimated price: 80-100 yuan | Load in seconds, 4K quality, drag the progress bar at will |
| Play "Genshin Impact" and "LOL" Chinese servers | Quickfox + Paid VPN | Estimated price: 50-90 yuan | The delay is stable at 40ms, and I have never lost in a team fight. |
| Business Office + Privacy Protection | Self-built VPN + NordVPN | Estimated 100-200 yuan | Global encryption, zero risk in email/file transmission |
| The first choice for students to save money | Quickfox | Estimated price: 24-46 yuan | Meets basic requirements, suitable for beginners, easy to use |
6. Frequently Asked Questions Q&A: After reading this, you will never be afraid of operating errors again!
Q1: After changing the IP, will the health code show the domestic address?
👉 No! The health code checks the real location and has nothing to do with the IP address, so you can use it with confidence.
Q3: What should I do if changing DNS on Android phone has no effect?
👉 Restart your phone first. If that doesn’t work, change the DNS (such as 114.114.114.114), or use VPN directly. Don’t fight with the DNS.
Q4: Can I use Alipay if I use Quickfox accelerator?
👉 Yes, the accelerator basically meets the requirements, but it may not work for some specific sensitivities. It is very simple, just download and register to use~
👉 No! The health code checks the real location and has nothing to do with the IP address, so you can use it with confidence.
Q3: What should I do if changing DNS on Android phone has no effect?
👉 Restart your phone first. If that doesn’t work, change the DNS (such as 114.114.114.114), or use VPN directly. Don’t fight with the DNS.
Q4: Can I use Alipay if I use Quickfox accelerator?
👉 Yes, the accelerator basically meets the requirements, but it may not work for some specific sensitivities. It is very simple, just download and register to use~
Finally, the key point! One step to achieve "smooth return to China and surf the Internet"
- Choose tools according to your needs: Watch TV series, listen to music and play games → Return to China accelerator (recommended); Temporary emergency → Change DNS; Technology → Build your own VPN.
Overseas people, don’t let your IP address limit your happiness! Follow the steps to easily “move” the Internet back to China, watch videos from your hometown, and use familiar apps, just like sitting at home in China and surfing the Internet. Save this guide and forward it to friends in need, and you will never have to “feel uncomfortable with the local climate” again when living overseas!
