What is my IP address?
See your public IP address instantly — whether it is IPv4 or IPv6 and which provider it belongs to.
Your public IP address
About this tool
An IP address is the number that identifies your connection on the internet. Every time you open a website, your computer sends this address along so the server knows where to send its response. The address shown at the top of the page is the one websites see when you visit them.
At home or at work, all devices typically share a single public IP address. Your router assigns each computer and phone a private address — such as 192.168.1.20 — and translates that to the public address when communicating with the internet. The private address is only visible within your own network. That is why your computer's network settings show a different address than this page does.
There are two types of addresses. IPv4 looks like 81.170.128.1 and there are not enough of them for everyone, so they are shared and reused. IPv6 looks like 2a00:1450:400f::200e and has enough capacity for every device to have its own address. If you have both, we show whichever your connection used at this moment.
The provider and country come from the regional internet registries, such as RIPE NCC in Europe. They show who is responsible for the address — your internet provider, mobile operator, or VPN service. Your exact home address cannot be determined from it.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my IP address change?
Most internet providers assign addresses dynamically. Your address may change when the router restarts, when the address lease expires, or when you switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data. If you want a fixed address, you usually need to request one from your provider.
What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?
The public address is the one visible on the internet. Private addresses usually start with 192.168, 10, or 172.16 to 172.31 and are only used within your own network, behind the router.
Does a VPN show a different IP address?
Yes. With a VPN, your traffic goes via the VPN provider's server, and websites see that server's address instead of yours. If this page still shows your usual provider, your VPN connection is not active.
Can someone find out where I live from my IP address?
Not from publicly available information. An address reveals which provider you use and roughly which country or region you are in. Only the provider knows which customer had that address at a given time, and that information is only disclosed to authorities.
Why is IPv6 shown instead of IPv4?
When both you and our server support IPv6, your computer will typically prefer it. This means your connection has a modern address. You most likely have an IPv4 address as well.