What Is My IP Address?
Your public IP address is shown below. Find your IP, approximate location, internet provider, browser, operating system, and more.
Your IP Information
Basic information associated with your public IP address.
What Is an IP Address?
An IP address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to a device or network connection on the internet. It allows computers, servers, and other devices to communicate with each other.
Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Websites can generally see your public IP address when you connect to them.
What Is My Public IP Address?
Your public IP address is the address that identifies your internet connection to websites and online services. The tool above detects your public IP address automatically.
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses such as 192.168.1.1, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and supports a much larger number of internet-connected devices.
Can My IP Address Reveal My Exact Location?
An IP address can often provide an approximate geographic location such as country, region, or city. IP geolocation generally cannot determine your exact home address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IP addresses.
What is my IP address?
Your public IP address is displayed at the top of this page. It identifies your internet connection when communicating with websites and online services.
How do I find my IP address?
You can use an online IP checker such as this page. Your public IP address is automatically detected when you open the website.
What is a public IP address?
A public IP address is an address assigned to your internet connection that can be visible to websites and internet services.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses. IPv6 was introduced partly because the number of available IPv4 addresses is limited.
Does my IP address reveal my exact address?
Usually not. IP geolocation can estimate your geographic area, but it normally does not reveal your exact physical address.
Can my IP address change?
Yes. Many internet connections use dynamic IP addresses, which can change when your router reconnects or when your ISP assigns a different address.
Is an IP address private information?
A public IP address is normally visible to websites you connect to. However, an IP address can be considered personal data in some jurisdictions, so websites should handle IP information responsibly.