What Is My IP
Instantly see the public IP address your connection is using right now, plus where it appears to be.
About the What Is My IP tool
Your public IP address is the number the rest of the internet sees when your connection makes a request. It is assigned by your internet provider, not chosen by your device, and it is what websites, game servers and APIs use to send traffic back to you. This tool reads the address from the connection you are using right now and shows whether it is IPv4 (like 203.0.113.5) or IPv6 (like 2001:db8::1), along with the country, network operator (ASN) and any reverse-DNS hostname.
How to use it
- The page loads your IP automatically - no input needed.
- Read off the address shown and copy it if you need to share it for remote access or allow-listing.
- Check the country and network line to confirm whether a VPN or proxy is active.
A common use is verifying that a VPN is changing your visible location, or finding the address a support team needs to whitelist. Note that the geolocation is an estimate tied to the network, so it can be off by a city or more and is not a precise physical address. Your request reaches our server only so it can read and return the connecting address - we do not log or store it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between my public IP and my local IP?
Your public IP is the single address your whole network shows to the internet, assigned by your provider. Your local IP (often starting 192.168 or 10.) is the private address your router gives each device at home. This tool shows the public one.
Why does my IP address change?
Most home connections use dynamic addresses, so your provider may give you a new one after a reconnect or lease renewal. A static IP, which stays fixed, is usually a paid business option.
Why does it show an IPv6 address instead of IPv4?
If your provider and the connection support IPv6, modern devices prefer it. We show whichever address your browser used to reach us. Some networks expose both.
Is the location shown my exact address?
No. The country and region come from databases that map IP ranges to networks, so they reflect roughly where your provider routes traffic, not your home. It can be inaccurate, especially on mobile or VPN connections.