Outside Indonesia, a VPN server in Indonesia swaps your IP address for an Indonesian one. Indonesian banks, shops, and streaming services then see a local visitor. To get one, use NordVPN, Proton VPN, or ExpressVPN. We tested the three from Europe in October, and each IP address showed Indonesia in a lookup.
Indonesian IP Address Checklist
- Register with NordVPN and install its app.
- Pick Indonesia in the country list, then press Connect.
- Verify the location on whatismyipaddress.com before opening Indonesian sites.
- Switch to another Indonesian server if a site detects the VPN.
How a VPN Changes Your IP Address to Indonesia
Once you connect to Indonesia, the VPN app encrypts your traffic and sends it through an Indonesian server. Sites then record an Indonesian IP address for the visit. Phones, including iPhones, connect the same way.
Indonesian Speeds and Lookups
We used one Windows 11 PC in Europe for the three connections, with Speedtest using Jakarta test servers and lookups on whatismyipaddress.com. Downloads stayed between 119.86 and 127.07 Mbps, 33.2% to 37.0% below our 190.36 Mbps baseline.
| VPN | Indonesian location | ISP shown | Download | Upload | Ping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | Jakarta (virtual) | PT. Suiten Inovasi Sukses | 127.07 Mbps | 13.51 Mbps | 197 ms |
| ExpressVPN | Indonesia (virtual) | VPN Consumer Jakarta Indonesia | 123.72 Mbps | 17.27 Mbps | 191 ms |
| NordVPN | Jakarta | PacketHub S.A. | 119.86 Mbps | 16.68 Mbps | 206 ms |
Proton VPN and ExpressVPN host their Indonesian servers outside the country, and lookups still placed their IP addresses in Jakarta. No lookup showed an IPv6 address. Testing from Europe kept ping between 191 and 206 ms. Users in Australia or Southeast Asia can expect lower ping on the same servers.
Best VPNs for an Indonesian IP Address
1. NordVPN: Best for Use In and Outside Indonesia
Pros
- Large country list for users in Indonesia
- Split tunneling by app
- Kill switch passed our leak tests
Cons
- Indonesian server speed varied between tests
NordVPN has 11 servers in Indonesia. The one we tested downloaded at 119.86 Mbps with 206 ms of ping. In an earlier test on its Indonesian servers, NordVPN recorded 167.73 Mbps, so its speed varies from one session to the next. For people in Indonesia, NordVPN’s servers in 152 countries provide a foreign IP address for sites the government blocks.
Split tunneling keeps chosen apps, such as a banking app, on the regular connection. NordVPN’s Basic plan drops below $3.50 a month on the 27-month term, and the Complete plan adds malware protection for about $4.50 a month.
2. Proton VPN: Best for Avoiding Crowded Servers
Pros
- Dozens of Indonesian servers
- Stealth obfuscation on every server
- Server load visible in the app
Cons
- Slower upload on Indonesian servers
Proton VPN lists 42 servers for Indonesia, each with its current load shown in the app. Our test server was at 42% load and downloaded at 127.07 Mbps, the best Indonesian download with a 197 ms ping. Upload measured 13.51 Mbps, compared to 17.27 Mbps on ExpressVPN. A 24-month VPN Plus term costs about $72, and up to 10 devices can connect at once.
3. ExpressVPN: Best for Automatic Obfuscation
Pros
- Obfuscation on every connection
- Ready to use after sign-in
- In-app speed testing
Cons
- Named as a VPN on IP lookup sites
- Steeper price on renewal
On its Indonesia location, ExpressVPN recorded 191 ms, our lowest ping on Indonesian servers, with 123.72 Mbps down and 17.27 Mbps up. On whatismyipaddress.com, the ISP for its IP address read “VPN Consumer Jakarta Indonesia”, a name that VPN detection systems can match. ExpressVPN disguises every connection as ordinary web traffic.
Hotel, school, and office networks in Indonesia that block VPN traffic then don’t recognize the connection as a VPN. A 28-month ExpressVPN Basic subscription averages below $3 monthly.
Indonesian Proxies and Free Tiers
Free proxy lists include Indonesian IP addresses, but a proxy doesn’t encrypt traffic. Streaming services detect proxies too, so one won’t change your region on Prime Video. Free VPNs aren’t an alternative: Windscribe, PrivadoVPN, and Proton VPN’s free tier have no Indonesian server, and TunnelBear‘s free version picks the country itself.
Abroad or in Indonesia: Which Server to Use
- Abroad: connect to Indonesia. Vidio’s live channels and the Indonesian Netflix catalog require an Indonesian IP address.
- In Indonesia: connect to another country. The government has blocked DuckDuckGo since July 2024, and a server abroad provides access. Reddit became available again in July 2026 after an 11-year block. Indonesia also blocks adult websites.
Residents of Indonesia can find a full ranking in our Indonesia VPN guide.
Conclusion
From abroad, the three VPNs delivered Indonesian IP addresses at similar speeds, so pick by where you’ll use the VPN. NordVPN pairs Indonesian servers for trips abroad with servers in 152 countries for time spent in Indonesia. It also tops our list of the best VPNs we’ve tested.
Proton VPN offers the larger choice of Indonesian servers, so a busy one has 41 alternatives. ExpressVPN connects through restrictive Indonesian networks with no settings to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which VPNs have servers in Indonesia?
Indonesia is on the server lists of NordVPN, Proton VPN, and ExpressVPN. Connecting to one changes the device's IP address to Indonesia until the VPN disconnects.
Can a free proxy change my IP address to Indonesia?
Yes, but proxies leave traffic unencrypted, and streaming services detect them. An encrypted connection to Indonesia requires a paid VPN, with no reputable free VPN covering Indonesia.
Are VPNs allowed in Indonesia?
Yes. Personal VPN use is legal in Indonesia, though online gambling and other activities banned there stay illegal when done through a VPN connection.
Is DuckDuckGo blocked in Indonesia?
Yes. Indonesia's communications ministry blocks DuckDuckGo, citing gambling and adult content in its search results. Users in Indonesia access it through a VPN server in another country.