🌐 What's My IP

What is my IP address, and what does it reveal?

Your public IP address is the number your internet provider assigns to your connection. Every website you visit can see it, and from it they can usually infer your city or region, your ISP, and your timezone, but not your name, street address or phone number. This tool shows you exactly what a website sees when you connect: the address itself, whether it is IPv4 or IPv6, the network operator (ISP/ASN), and the approximate location attached to it.

Why your IP changes (or doesn't)

• Dynamic IPs, most home connections get a new address periodically or when the router restarts.
• VPNs and proxies, while connected, sites see the VPN server's IP and location instead of yours. Switch your VPN on and refresh this page to verify it is working.
• Mobile networks, phones often share one public IP among many customers (CGNAT), so the location can look approximate.

Frequently asked questions

Can a website find my home address from my IP?

No. IP geolocation is approximate, typically accurate to the city level, not a street address. Only your ISP knows which customer used an address at a given time, and they disclose that only through legal process.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42 and are nearly exhausted; IPv6 addresses are longer (2001:db8::1) and give every network a vast supply. Many connections now carry both, this tool reports the one your browser actually used.

How do I hide my IP address?

A reputable VPN routes your traffic through its own servers, so websites see the VPN's IP instead of yours. A proxy does something similar for a single app. Refresh this page after connecting to confirm the address and location changed.

Why does my location show the wrong city?

Geolocation databases map IP ranges to the city where the ISP registered or routes them, which can be a regional hub rather than your town. It is normal for the result to be off by tens of kilometres.