What is my IP address? Check your public IP below to see the address this website receives from your current connection. It can help you troubleshoot connection issues or compare your IP before and after connecting to a VPN.
What Does My IP Address Mean?
An IP address is a network address used to route data between devices. Your public IP is the address visible to websites when you connect to them. Depending on your network, it may belong to your internet provider, a shared gateway or a VPN service.
Public IP vs. Private IP
Your public IP is used for connections over the internet. A private IP is used within a local network, such as your home Wi-Fi. This tool checks your public IP; to find your local address, open your device’s network settings.
What Is the Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses contain four numbers separated by dots, such as 192.0.2.1. IPv6 addresses use hexadecimal characters separated by colons, such as 2001:db8::1. Your connection may support both, but a single visit to this website may reveal only the version used for that request.
Why Does My IP Address Change?
Your internet provider may assign a different public IP over time. Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, changing networks or connecting to a VPN can also change the address websites see.
Does a VPN Change My Public IP?
When your browser’s traffic passes through a VPN, websites generally see the VPN server’s public IP. Compare the result before and after connecting to check whether the address shown to this website changes.
Can My IP Reveal My Exact Location?
An IP lookup can estimate a country, region or city, but it does not reliably identify your exact location or home address. Mobile networks and VPNs may show a location different from where you are.
An IP check shows the connection used to reach this website. A changed IP alone does not confirm that all your device’s traffic is routed through a VPN.