About the What Is My IP
Your public IP address is the address websites see when you connect to the internet. It is assigned by your internet provider, or by your VPN if you use one. Below you can see your current IP address, whether it is IPv4 or IPv6, and details about your browser and device.
How to use the What Is My IP
- Open this page - your IP address is shown at the top.
- Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
- Turn a VPN on or off and click Refresh to see your IP change.
Features
- Public IP address with one-click copy
- IPv4 or IPv6 detection
- Browser, operating system and device type
- Screen resolution, language and time zone
- Refresh to check your VPN is working
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42 and there are only about 4.3 billion of them. IPv6 addresses, such as 2001:db8::1, were introduced because IPv4 addresses ran out. Many connections now support both.
Public vs private IP address
Your router gives each device at home a private IP address (often 192.168.x.x). The whole network shares one public IP address on the internet, which is the one shown on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is my IP address used for?
Websites and services use your IP address to send data back to you. It can also reveal your approximate city and your internet provider.
Why does my IP address change?
Most home internet providers assign dynamic IP addresses that can change when your router restarts. Mobile data IPs change frequently.
How can I hide my IP address?
Use a VPN or a privacy network such as Tor. Websites then see the VPN's IP address instead of yours.
Do you store my IP address?
No. This tool only displays your IP address to you and does not save it in a database.