Public vs private IP
Your public IP is visible to websites you visit. Your private IP is a local address assigned by your router and is not visible outside your network.
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What Is My IP Address
Find your public IP address and connection details instantly.
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How to use What Is My IP Address
Click Look Up My IP to detect your public IP address — the address that websites and services see when you connect. The lookup also shows your approximate city, region, country, and internet service provider.
Your public IP is assigned by your ISP and can change each time you connect (dynamic IP) or stay fixed (static IP). It is different from your local/private IP address assigned by your router.
Why location may not be exact
IP geolocation maps addresses to approximate regions, not precise locations. A VPN will show the location of the VPN server, not your physical location.
What is an ISP?
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider — the company that provides your internet connection, such as Comcast, AT&T, or BT.
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What Is My IP Address FAQs
What is my IP address?
Your IP address is a number that identifies your device on the internet. Click Look Up My IP on this page to see it.
Why is my location wrong?
IP geolocation is approximate. A VPN, corporate network, or mobile carrier may show a different city or country than your actual location.
Does my IP address change?
Most home connections use a dynamic IP that changes periodically. Static IPs are fixed and typically cost extra from your ISP.
Can I hide my IP address?
Yes. A VPN or proxy routes your traffic through another server, so websites see the VPN server IP instead of yours.
What is IPv4 vs IPv6?
IPv4 is the older format (e.g., 203.0.113.1). IPv6 is newer and supports far more addresses (e.g., 2001:db8::1).
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