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What this means

Your public IP address is what websites and services see when you connect. It usually reflects your ISP or VPN exit node, not your exact street address.

Location shown here is approximate — based on how your IP is registered with regional internet registries.

If you use a VPN, this page should show your VPN server's IP address and location, not your home ISP.

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Public vs private IP address

Your router assigns private addresses (like 192.168.x.x) to devices on your home network. Only your public IP address is visible on the open internet.

When you visit a website, it sees your public IP — the one assigned by your ISP or VPN provider.

IPv4 vs IPv6

IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42 — four numbers separated by dots. IPv6 addresses are longer hexadecimal strings designed to replace the dwindling IPv4 supply.

Most home connections still show an IPv4 address publicly. Some networks expose IPv6 as well; this tool reports whichever version your connection presents.

How to find your IP address

The fastest way is this page — it shows your public IP automatically. For your local (private) IP: on Windows, open Command Prompt and run ipconfig; on Mac or Linux, run ifconfig or ip addr in Terminal; on iPhone or Android, check Wi-Fi network details in Settings.

Your public IP is what matters for websites, VPN checks, and remote access. Your private IP only identifies your device on your home network.

Why it matters for privacy

Websites, apps, and advertisers can use your IP address to estimate location, link sessions, and build a profile of your activity.

A VPN replaces your visible IP with one from the VPN network, which is why checking your IP address is a quick sanity check that protection is active.

FAQ

What is my IP address?

Your IP address is the unique network identifier assigned to your internet connection by your ISP or VPN. This page shows your public IP — the address websites see when you browse.

What is a public IP address?

A public IP is the network address assigned to your connection by your ISP or VPN. It is how servers on the internet route responses back to you.

Why is my IP location wrong?

IP geolocation maps your address to where your ISP registered the IP block — often a city or region away from you. VPNs, mobile carriers, and corporate networks make location estimates less accurate.

Can someone find my exact address from my IP?

Usually not. IP geolocation is typically accurate to city or region level. Exact street addresses require additional data beyond a standard IP lookup.

Why does my IP change?

Many ISPs use dynamic addressing — your IP may change when you reconnect, restart your router, or switch networks. VPN IPs change when you pick a different server.

Should my IP change when I connect to a VPN?

Yes. A working VPN should show the VPN server's IP and location here instead of your ISP's. If it does not, your traffic may not be tunneled.

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