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Your public IP address, as seen from the internet.
An IP address is the number that identifies your connection on the internet, a bit like a postal address for your network. Every website you visit sees the public IP address of your connection, which is given to you by your internet provider.
This page shows the address that our server sees when you open it, followed by its host name, network and approximate location.
Two kinds of addresses are in use.
| Type | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| IPv4 | Four numbers separated by dots, such as 203.0.113.25. It is the older and most common format. |
| IPv6 | Longer groups of letters and numbers separated by colons, such as 2001:db8::1. It was created because IPv4 addresses are running out. |
| Public address | The address websites see. It is shared by all devices behind the same router. |
| Private address | An address such as 192.168.1.20 used inside a home or office network. It cannot be reached from the internet. |
Things that change what is shown.
The address above is your public one. Your device also has a private address on your home or office network.
ipconfig. Look for "IPv4 Address" under your active network adapter.ip addr or hostname -I.Quick answers about What Is My IP.
No. Every website and service you connect to can see your public IP address. It does not show your name or your exact address.
Your internet provider supports IPv6 and your device chose it for this connection.
Locations are estimated from provider records. VPNs, mobile networks and providers that route traffic through central points can place you in another city.
Using a VPN changes the address that websites see. Without one, the address is set by your internet provider and may change when you restart your router, depending on the provider.
Sharing it with a website or a person you trust is generally low risk, but avoid posting it publicly: it reveals your approximate location and your provider.