What Is My IP Address

About Your IP Address

Your IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique number assigned to your device by your internet service provider. It works like a mailing address for your internet connection — it tells other computers and websites where to send data when you request it.

This page shows your public IP address — the address the rest of the internet sees when you browse online. Every device on your home network shares the same public IP address, which is assigned by your ISP and can change periodically.

IPv4 vs IPv6: IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1 and are the most common format. IPv6 is a newer format with more available addresses, written as a longer string of numbers and letters. Most connections still use IPv4, though IPv6 adoption is growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone find my location from my IP address?
Your IP address reveals your approximate location — typically your city or region — but not your exact street address. Your internet provider knows which customer is assigned to each IP address, but that information is not publicly available.

Why does my IP address show the wrong city?
IP geolocation is an estimate based on where your ISP registered the address, not your physical location. It's often accurate to the city level, but can sometimes show a nearby city or your ISP's regional hub instead.

How do I hide my IP address?
Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) replaces your real IP address with one from the VPN provider's server, masking your location and identity online.