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# Use a VPN (Warp by Cloudflare)

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⚠️ **Using a VPN is really important.** Spoofing your hardware identifiers does nothing for your **IP address** — and your IP is one of the easiest things to ban and track. If you spoof your HWID but keep the same IP, you can be re-identified instantly.
{% endhint %}

## Why a VPN matters here

* A hardware ban is often paired with **IP-level tracking**. Change the hardware, keep the IP, and you've only done half the job.
* A VPN gives you a **fresh IP** that isn't tied to your previous (banned) sessions.
* It adds a layer of privacy for everything else you do while spoofing.

**The rule of thumb:** turn the VPN **on before** you spoof, and keep it on when you get back into the game.

## ⭐ Recommended: Warp by Cloudflare

Our recommended (and free) option is **Warp by Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)**:

* **Free** and easy to set up.
* Backed by Cloudflare's fast global network — low latency, good for gaming.
* Available on Windows, Android, and iOS.

### Setting up Warp

1. Download **1.1.1.1: Faster Internet (WARP)** from [1.1.1.1](https://one.one.one.one/) or the Microsoft Store.
2. Install and open it.
3. Toggle the connection **on** and make sure it says **WARP** (not just "1.1.1.1"), which is the mode that routes your traffic through Cloudflare.
4. Confirm you're connected before running the spoofer.

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💡 If Warp doesn't change your outcome, try a different VPN/region. Some networks or games behave differently depending on the exit IP. Warp is the recommended starting point, not the only option.
{% endhint %}

## Quick VPN checklist

* [ ] VPN installed
* [ ] VPN **connected** and showing an IP different from your real one
* [ ] Connected **before** spoofing
* [ ] Still connected when you launch the game

## ➡️ Next

* [Activating Windows](/bygonespoofer-docs/important-guides/windows-activation.md)
* Back to the [Full Walkthrough](/bygonespoofer-docs/using-the-spoofer/walkthrough.md)


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