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What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is the number that identifies your connection on the internet. Every website you visit sees it, because it is where the reply has to be sent. The displayed address is your public IP address: the one your internet service provider assigned to your connection.

If your network supports both protocols, the result may show an IPv6 address. You can check each one separately with the IPv4 address and IPv6 address tools.

Public and private IP addresses

Your devices actually use two kinds of addresses:

  • Public IP address: assigned by your ISP to your router or mobile connection. This is what websites, games and email servers see, and it is what this page shows.
  • Private IP address: assigned by your router to each device at home, usually starting with 192.168., 10. or 172.16–31. These addresses only work inside your local network.

Your router translates between the two using NAT (network address translation), which is why every device on your Wi-Fi shows the same public IP.

Dynamic and static IP addresses

Most home connections get a dynamic IP address that can change when the router restarts or after a set time. Businesses and servers often pay for a static IP address that never changes, which is useful for hosting services, remote access and allow-listing.

What your IP address reveals

From your IP address alone, a website can usually tell:

It does not reveal your name, street address or browsing history. Those are only available to your ISP, and usually only through a legal request.

How to hide or change your IP address

  • Restart your router. With a dynamic IP, this often gets you a new address.
  • Use a VPN. Websites see the VPN server’s IP address instead of yours.
  • Switch networks. Mobile data, public Wi-Fi or a different ISP all give you a different public IP.
  • Use a proxy or Tor. Both route your traffic through other servers, with different trade-offs in speed and privacy.

After making a change, reload this page to confirm which IP address websites now see.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my IP address?

Open this page. Your public IP address is shown at the top as soon as the page loads, and you can copy it with the Copy button or by pressing C on your keyboard.

Why does my IP address look different on another device?

Devices on the same home or office network usually share one public IP address. A phone on mobile data uses your carrier’s network instead, so it shows a different address.

Is my IP address the same as my location?

No. An IP address can be matched to an approximate area, usually the country and often the city, but not to your street address or exact position.

Can someone hack me with my IP address?

An IP address on its own does not give anyone access to your device. It can be used to estimate your location or target your connection with unwanted traffic, which is why keeping your router and devices updated matters more than hiding the address.

How can I change my IP address?

Restarting your router often gives you a new address if your ISP uses dynamic IPs. A VPN or switching to mobile data also changes the IP address that websites see.