What is my IP address?
This is the public IP address that websites see when you connect. It also shows the approximate location and network provider linked to it.
Your public IP address
Looking up your IP…
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Good to know
- The location is approximate and often points to your provider's hub, not your home.
- Your IP address can change when you restart your router or switch networks.
- A VPN replaces the IP address you see here with the VPN server's address.
Guide
What an IP address is
An IP address is a number that identifies your connection on the internet so data knows where to go. Your router has one public address that all your devices share, and each device also has a private address inside your home network, often starting with 192.168. The address shown on this page is the public one that websites see.
IPv4 and IPv6
IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.7 and are running out, so a newer format called IPv6 was created with a vastly larger address space. Many connections now use both. If you see a long address with letters and colons, you are using IPv6.
What your IP reveals and what it does not
A public IP shows your internet provider and an approximate area, usually the city or region. It does not reveal your name, your street address or your browsing history. Your provider can link it to your account, but only authorities can ask for that through legal channels.
Changing or hiding your IP
Many home connections have a dynamic address that can change when the router restarts or after some time. A VPN replaces the address websites see with the VPN server's address. Use a trusted provider, because a VPN moves your traffic through its servers.
Frequently asked questions
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a number that identifies your connection on the internet, so that data knows where to go. At home it is shared by all devices behind your router.
Can someone find my home address from my IP?
No. An IP address only gives an approximate area, usually the city or region of your provider. Only your provider can link it to your account, and only through legal requests.