Hide My IP Help Center

Hide My IP does not open on Windows

Hide My IP keeps running in the notification area next to the clock when you close its window.

Open the app window

  1. Look for the Hide My IP icon in the notification area, next to the clock.
  2. If you do not see it, click the up arrow (Show hidden icons).
  3. Right-click the Hide My IP icon and click Open Hide My IP.

If the app does not start at all

  1. Restart your computer and open Hide My IP from the desktop icon or the Start menu.
  2. Download the latest version from Hide My IP for Windows and install it over the current one.
  3. Check that your antivirus did not block or remove the app. See Antivirus warnings about Hide My IP.

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