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 StatesOpen ZoneBlade from the toolbar, pick United States and switch it on. Or, for one tab only, switch to Each tab and name a tab group “US United States”.
- 3Check itOpen zoneblade.com/ip: it should show an address in the United States.
US sites from abroad
Outside the US, American sites send you to their international version, show prices in another currency, or don't load at all: some US sites, local news among them, still turn away visitors from Europe. With a US address in the browser, you get the American site, in dollars.
US prices and US search results
Many shops and software companies set prices by country. A US tab next to your own shows both prices side by side, so you can see whether the difference is real. Sometimes it is; often it isn't, and that's worth knowing too.
For marketers and sellers, a US address shows the Google results and ads American searchers get for your words, and your own site as a US visitor sees it.
Free, and the United States is included
United States 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, language settings 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 US VPN with no data limit?
Yes. United States is one of ZoneBlade Free's 6 countries, with unlimited data, no account and no ads.
How do I get a US IP address in Chrome?
Add ZoneBlade, choose United States and switch it on. Check the address at zoneblade.com/ip.
Can I use a US VPN for just one tab?
Yes. With Each tab, name a Chrome tab group “US United States” and only its tabs browse from the United States. One country tab at a time is free.
Do US prices come out cheaper?
Sometimes, sometimes not. Check the same page in a US tab and a tab on your own connection. Many shops also charge by your card or delivery address, whatever the page shows.
Is it legal to use a VPN in the United States?
Yes, using a VPN is legal in the United States. What you do with it still has to be legal, and some sites' own terms limit it.
