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What is my IP?

Instantly discover your public IPv4 address, ISP, and approximate location.

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About the what is my ip?

See the public IP address your connection uses on the internet, with the provider, network owner and approximate location. You can also look up any other IP address or host name.

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Public versus private IP

Devices on a home or office network use private addresses such as 192.168.x.x. Your router translates them to one public address when you reach the internet. That public address is what websites see, and what this page shows.

How accurate is the location?

IP geolocation is approximate. It usually identifies the country and often the city of the provider's network, not your street. VPNs and mobile networks can place you far from where you are.

Why it matters

You need your public IP to allow-list yourself in a firewall, to set up port forwarding, to check whether you are behind carrier-grade NAT, or to confirm that a VPN is working.

How this tool works and how to read the results

What this tool does

Reads your connection's public-facing IP address directly from the request itself, so the result reflects your actual public IP rather than a cached or stale lookup. It also shows the ISP or hosting organization associated with that address and an approximate geographic location, sourced from a public IP geolocation database.

Why this matters

Your public IP is what every website, server, and service you connect to sees — it's the address used for outbound traffic once your router or ISP applies NAT. Knowing it is the first step in troubleshooting remote access issues, allow-listing your connection on a firewall or VPN, or confirming a VPN is actually routing your traffic.

Why is my IP different from what my router shows?

Your router's WAN IP is usually your actual public IP as assigned by your ISP — but if you're behind a VPN, corporate proxy, or carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT), what this tool sees is whatever's making the outbound request on your behalf, which can differ from your router's own WAN address.

How accurate is the location?

The location shown comes from a public IP geolocation database, which maps IP address ranges to the city or region where an ISP has registered that block of addresses -- not GPS. For home and mobile connections this is usually accurate to the city or metro area, but it can be off by tens or even hundreds of miles if your ISP routes traffic through a regional hub, or if you're on a VPN or corporate network, in which case the location shown is the VPN/proxy exit point, not your physical location.

IPv4 vs IPv6

Most home connections still get a public IPv4 address, but many ISPs and mobile carriers now assign IPv6 as well, or use IPv4 only behind carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) -- meaning several customers share one public IPv4 address. If your connection supports both, this tool shows whichever protocol your browser used to reach it.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my IP different from what my router shows?

Your router shows your WAN IP as assigned by your ISP, which is usually your actual public IP — but if you're behind a VPN, proxy, or CGNAT, what this tool sees is whatever's making the outbound request on your behalf.

Does this tool store or track my IP address?

No — the lookup happens on demand and isn't logged against your identity. See the Privacy Policy for what first-party analytics this site does collect.

Why is my location slightly off?

IP geolocation maps address ranges to where an ISP registered them, not GPS -- it's usually accurate to city/region level but can be off if your ISP routes through a regional hub, or if you're on a VPN (which shows the VPN exit location instead).

Can someone track me using just my IP?

An IP address alone typically reveals your ISP and approximate city, not your exact address or identity. It's a starting point for network-level blocking or troubleshooting, not precise personal tracking.

Does my IP address change?

Most home connections use dynamic IPs that change periodically (especially after a router restart), unless you've specifically paid for a static IP from your ISP.

What's the difference between my public and private IP?

Your private IP (like 192.168.1.5) only exists inside your home network; your public IP is what the internet sees after your router applies NAT. This tool shows the public one.

Why does my IP address change?

Most providers assign dynamic addresses that change when the router restarts or after some time. A static IP is a paid option.

Is my IP address private information?

It reveals your provider and rough area, not your identity. Sites can link activity to it, which is why people use VPNs.

What if my IP differs from the one my router shows?

Then your provider uses carrier-grade NAT and several customers share one public address. Inbound port forwarding will not work without a different plan.

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