In 2026, hiding your IP address in Safari on iPhone or Mac is a built-in feature designed to thwart cross-site tracking. To enable this, go to Settings > Safari and look for the "Hide IP Address" option under the Privacy & Security section. You can choose to hide your IP from "Trackers Only" or, if you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can use iCloud Private Relay to hide it from "Trackers and Websites." This works by routing your internet traffic through two separate, secure internet relays, ensuring that neither Apple nor the website you’re visiting can see both who you are and where you’re going. On a Mac, you can find these settings in Safari > Settings > Privacy. By enabling this in 2026, you significantly reduce a website's ability to create a "digital fingerprint" of your location and browsing habits for targeted advertising purposes.