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What Is My IP Address?
Check your public IP address instantly. Lookup your IPv4 or IPv6 address as seen by the internet.
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What is it?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique string of numbers that identifies your device on the internet. The IP shown here is your "Public IP," which is the address assigned to your modem by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), not your local network address.
Why this matters
Your public IP determines your geolocation on the web. It's used by streaming services to enforce region locks, by security systems to whitelist access, and by game servers to connect players.
Practical Use Cases
- Network Administrators configuring a firewall rule to whitelist a remote worker's home connection.
- Users confirming that their Virtual Private Network (VPN) is active and successfully hiding their real IP address.
- Gamers sharing their public IP address so friends can connect directly to their hosted server.
Troubleshooting
IP address not loading or shows as unknown
An ad blocker, strict privacy extension, or firewall may be blocking the external request required to fetch your IP address. Try pausing your extensions.
Frequently asked questions
Is my IP address shared with others?
Often, yes. Most home networks use Network Address Translation (NAT) to share a single public IP among all laptops and phones in the house. Cellular data networks also heavily share IPs.
Can someone find my exact location from my IP?
No. An IP address lookup typically only reveals your country, region, and roughly the city or zip code of your ISP's datacenter, not your precise physical address.
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