What's my IP Address?
Instantly see your public IP, understand what it reveals about you, and learn simple steps to protect your privacy online.
What does your IP address reveal?
Your IP carries more information than most people realise.
Approximate location
Your IP can reveal your city or region based on where your ISP operates — not your exact address.
Internet provider
Websites can identify which ISP or company network you are connecting through.
VPN / proxy status
Advanced tools can detect if your IP belongs to a known VPN, proxy, or data centre provider.
Timezone hint
Your general timezone can be inferred from geolocation data tied to your IP address block.
How does an IP address work?
The journey from your device to the internet, explained simply.
Your device connects to a router
Your phone or laptop receives a private IP (e.g. 192.168.x.x) from your home router via DHCP — only visible within your local network.
Router applies NAT and forwards to your ISP
Network Address Translation lets multiple devices share one public IP, mapping each connection to a unique port so return traffic reaches the right device.
Your ISP assigns a public IP
This is the IP address websites see. It belongs to your ISP's IP block and identifies your internet connection, not your specific device.
Websites respond to that IP
Every server you visit logs your public IP. This enables geolocation, rate limiting, and access control — but also enables user tracking.
Public vs. private IP addresses
Understanding the two types and when each is used.
Public IP
Assigned by your ISP. Visible to the internet. Uniquely identifies your network globally. Can be dynamic (changes) or static (fixed).
Private IP
Assigned by your router. Only visible within your local network. Cannot be reached directly from the internet without port forwarding.
IPv4 vs. IPv6
The two generations of internet addressing protocols.
IPv4
32-bit format. Supports ~4.3 billion unique addresses. Still the dominant version used worldwide today.
IPv6
128-bit format. Supports 340 undecillion addresses. Designed to replace IPv4 and support long-term internet growth.
How to protect your IP address
Simple steps to keep your network identity private.
Use a VPN
A VPN hides your real IP by routing traffic through a server in another location, masking your origin from every website you visit.
Let your IP change dynamically
Most ISPs assign dynamic IPs that change periodically. Avoid requesting a static IP unless necessary — dynamic IPs limit long-term tracking.
Try the Tor browser
Tor routes traffic through multiple volunteer relays worldwide, making it very difficult for servers to trace your real IP address.
Use a firewall
A properly configured firewall blocks unsolicited inbound connections, reducing the risk of your IP being exploited by port scanners or bots.
Be careful sharing network screenshots
Screenshots of router pages, traceroutes, or network diagnostics can expose your public IP. Always blur or redact it before sharing publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about IP addresses.
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