What is My IP Address?

Your current IP address

IPv4 216.73.216.31

Public vs Private IP address

Public IP

Your public IP is assigned by your ISP and is visible to websites you visit. It identifies your connection on the internet. All devices in your home share the same public IP.

Assigned byYour ISP

Visible toAll websites

Example203.0.113.42

Private IP

Your private IP is assigned by your router via DHCP and is only visible within your local network. Websites cannot see your private IP.

Assigned byYour router (DHCP)

Visible toLocal network only

Example192.168.1.42

What does your IP reveal?

CountryYes – reliably detectable

ISP / ProviderYes – always visible

City / RegionApproximately – can be inaccurate

Street addressNo – not possible from IP alone

Your nameNo – only ISP has this data

How to hide your IP address

VPNReplaces your IP with VPN server IP – best protection

ProxyHides IP for browser traffic only

TorMaximum anonymity but very slow

Mobile dataDifferent IP than home connection

Tools for your IP

Show my IP IP Lookup Blacklist Check

Knowledge My IP IP Lookup IPv4 Detail Blacklist

Your public IP address – what it is and what it means

Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider and identifies your connection on the internet. Every device in your home network shares the same public IP. From your IP address, websites can determine your approximate location (country and city) and your ISP – but not your name or exact address. To protect your privacy online, a VPN replaces your real IP with the VPN server's IP address.

Your public IP address – what it is and what it means