How to do it
- 1Add ZoneBladeInstall it from the Chrome Web Store, Edge Add-ons or Firefox Add-ons. It's free and needs no account.
- 2Choose United KingdomOpen ZoneBlade from the toolbar, pick United Kingdom and switch it on.
- 3Check itOpen zoneblade.com/ip: it should show an address in the United Kingdom.
Your UK sites from abroad
Away from home, sites treat you as a visitor from wherever you are: Google gives you local results, shops switch currency or send you to another country's store, and some UK sites won't load at all. With a UK address in the browser, they show you the UK version again, in pounds.
Only the tabs you choose need to be in the UK. With Each tab, put UK sites in a “GB United Kingdom” tab group and keep your other tabs on the local connection.
Public Wi-Fi in the UK
At home in the UK, a UK VPN is about privacy rather than location. On café, hotel or station Wi-Fi, the network can see that you use ZoneBlade, but not which sites you visit, and sites see ZoneBlade's address instead of yours.
Free, and the UK is included
The United Kingdom is one of Free's 6 countries (the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the United States, Japan and Australia), with unlimited data and no timer. Premium adds all 180 countries, any number of country tabs and more speed.
Good to know
- It covers Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not other apps on your computer or phone.
- Some sites also go by your account, card or delivery address, not just your IP address.
- Some services' terms restrict using a VPN to change region. Check them before you rely on it.
- No VPN makes you anonymous: sites still know you when you sign in.
Questions
Is there a free UK VPN with no data limit?
Yes. The United Kingdom is one of ZoneBlade Free's 6 countries, with unlimited data, no account and no ads.
How do I get a UK IP address in Chrome?
Add ZoneBlade, choose United Kingdom and switch it on. Check the address at zoneblade.com/ip.
Can I use a UK VPN for just one tab?
Yes. With Each tab, name a Chrome tab group “GB United Kingdom” and only its tabs browse from the UK. One country tab at a time is free.
Is it legal to use a VPN in the UK?
Yes, using a VPN is legal in the UK. What you do with it still has to be legal, and some sites' own terms limit it.
