What is a public IP address?
It’s the address your network uses to communicate on the internet. Devices on the same home or office network often share one public IPv4 address. Your provider may change it over time.
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What is my IP address?
Your public IPv4 address
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Your public IP address is how websites and online services identify your internet connection. This page shows your IPv4 address when available (or IPv6 if not), plus an approximate location, internet provider, and time zone. Results are network-based estimates—not GPS—and can change if you use a VPN or switch networks.
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An address, not an exact location
IP location is approximate and can point to your provider’s facilities. A VPN or proxy can change the IP shown here. This tool cannot reliably determine whether you’re using a VPN.
How this check works
Your browser contacts ipify to detect your public IP and ipwho.is for location and provider information. These providers receive the IP being checked. This page does not request GPS access or save lookup history.
Frequently asked questions
What is my IP address?
Your public IP address is the address your internet provider assigns to your connection so other servers can send data back to you. This page detects it when you load the tool. Devices on the same home or office network usually share one public IPv4 address.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses written as four decimal numbers (for example 203.0.113.10). IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses written with hexadecimal groups separated by colons. Many networks support both at once. This tool prefers IPv4 when available and shows IPv6 as a secondary detail.
Why does my IP location look wrong?
IP geolocation is an estimate based on how providers register address ranges. It often points to a city or region near a network hub, not your exact street. Carrier-grade NAT, mobile networks, and outdated registry data can also make the location appear incorrect.
Can someone find my home from my IP address?
A public IP alone does not reveal your street address. Public lookups typically show a city or region and your internet provider. Exact location usually requires a legal process with the provider or other identifying information beyond an IP lookup.
Does a VPN change my IP address?
Yes. When a VPN is connected, websites generally see the VPN server’s public IP instead of your provider’s address. Location and ISP details on this page will then reflect the VPN exit point. Disconnect the VPN to see your normal connection IP again.
What is the difference between a public and a private IP?
A public IP is reachable on the internet and is what this tool shows. A private IP is used inside your local network (for example 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) and is not routed on the public internet. Your router translates between private and public addresses using NAT.
Why does my IP address change?
Most home connections use a dynamic public IP that the provider can reassign when the modem reconnects, after a lease expires, or when you move between networks. Static IPs are usually a paid business feature. Mobile and some ISP setups may change addresses more often.
How do I find my router or local IP address?
Your local (private) IP is shown in your device’s network settings—Wi‑Fi details on phones, or ipconfig (Windows) / ifconfig or ip addr (macOS and Linux). Your router’s admin address is often printed on the device, commonly 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. This page only shows your public IP.