🌐 My IP Address
Instantly find your public IP address, location, ISP, and network details. Your IP is your unique identifier on the internet.
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❓ What is an IP Address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to the internet. It serves two main purposes: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the device in the network.
🔵 IPv4 Address
Format: 192.168.1.1 (4 numbers, 0-255)
Most common format with ~4.3 billion possible addresses
🟣 IPv6 Address
Format: 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334
Newer format with virtually unlimited addresses
🔐 Public vs Private IP Addresses
🌐 Public IP Address
- Visible to the entire internet
- Assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Used for external communication
- Can reveal your approximate location
- Changes when you switch networks
🏠 Private IP Address
- Only visible within your local network
- Assigned by your router (e.g., 192.168.x.x)
- Used for internal communication
- Not accessible from the internet
- Typically static within your network
💡 Why Check Your IP Address?
🔒 Security & Privacy
Verify VPN/proxy is working, check for IP leaks, ensure anonymity
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Diagnose network issues, whitelist IPs for remote access, configure firewalls
🌍 Geo-restrictions
Check your location for region-locked content, verify location services
📊 Website Analytics
Understand visitor locations, block malicious IPs, manage access control
🎭 How to Hide or Change Your IP Address
1️⃣ Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server in another location, hiding your real IP
2️⃣ Use a Proxy Server
Acts as an intermediary between you and the internet, showing the proxy's IP instead of yours
3️⃣ Use Tor Browser
Routes traffic through multiple volunteer nodes, providing strong anonymity
4️⃣ Switch Networks
Connect to a different Wi-Fi network or use mobile data to get a new IP
5️⃣ Contact Your ISP
Request a new IP address (if you have a dynamic IP, restart your router)
🔒 Privacy & Security Note
- ✅ Your IP lookup is performed client-side - we don't log or store your IP address
- ✅ This tool uses third-party APIs to fetch location data
- ✅ We recommend using a VPN if you're concerned about privacy
- ✅ IP addresses can reveal approximate location but not your exact address
- ✅ Your ISP and websites you visit can always see your IP address
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone find my exact location from my IP?
No, IP addresses only reveal approximate location (city/region level), not your exact street address.
Does my IP address change?
Most home users have dynamic IPs that change periodically. Business/server IPs are often static (permanent).
Is my IP address the same on all devices?
Devices on the same network share the same public IP but have different private IPs within the network.
Can I be tracked by my IP address?
Websites can log your IP to track visits. ISPs and authorities can link IPs to accounts, but regular users cannot track you personally.
What's the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1), IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses for more capacity. Both work on the internet.