What is My IP Address

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network. It serves two main purposes: identifying the host or network interface, and providing the location of the device in the network. Your public IP address is visible to websites you visit and is used to route internet traffic to and from your device.

Yes — the IP address shown on this page is your public IP address, assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is the address that websites, apps, and online services see when you connect to the internet. Your local network also has private IP addresses (like 192.168.x.x) assigned to individual devices by your router, but those are not visible outside your network.

Your public IP address can reveal approximate geolocation data — typically your city, region, and country, along with your ISP name. However, it does not reveal your exact street address or personal identity. Only your ISP can link an IP address to a specific customer account, and they typically require a legal request (such as a court order or subpoena) to share that information.

The most common ways to hide or change your public IP address include using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which routes your traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server in another location; using a proxy server, which forwards your requests on your behalf; or using the Tor network, which bounces your traffic through multiple relay nodes for enhanced anonymity. A VPN is the most user-friendly option for most people.

IPv4 uses a 32-bit address format (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and supports about 4.3 billion unique addresses. Due to the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, IPv6 was introduced with a 128-bit format (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334) supporting a virtually unlimited number of addresses. Both versions are in active use today, and most modern networks support both.

It depends on your internet connection type. Most home connections use dynamic IP addresses, which can change periodically (when your router reconnects) or when your ISP reassigns them. Business connections and some premium home plans may have static IP addresses that remain constant. Mobile devices typically receive a new IP address each time they reconnect to a cellular network.