How can I hide my IP address?

[mayoco]

VPN is the solution, but I'd never use a free one

[thebigproxylist]

You can hide your real IP address by using a proxy. Depending on level of anonymity and purpose, you can choose between free or paid proxies. You can find loads of proxy services online, compare and check which one suits your needs.

You can also check out TOR - https://www.torproject.org/ . It's a popular free software that allows you to stay anonymous as well.