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What Is My IP Address

Instantly discover your public IP address with detailed information. Find out your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, copy them with one click, and learn about your network connection.

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💡 How to Use This Tool

Finding your IP address is simple and automatic. Here's what you can do:

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Automatic Detection

Your IP address is automatically detected when you load this page.

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View Both Formats

Switch between IPv4 and IPv6 tabs if your connection supports both.

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Copy Your IP

Click the "Copy IP Address" button to copy it to your clipboard.

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Refresh Anytime

Use the "Refresh" button to re-detect your IP (useful for VPN testing).

📖 About What Is My IP Address

What is an IP Address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to a network. It serves two primary functions: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the device in the network.

Types of IP Addresses

IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4)

The most common format, consisting of four numbers separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.1.1). Each number can range from 0 to 255, providing about 4.3 billion unique addresses.

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6)

The newer standard designed to replace IPv4, using 128-bit addresses written in hexadecimal (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). This provides virtually unlimited unique addresses.

Common Use Cases

Network Troubleshooting

Knowing your IP address helps diagnose network issues, configure routers, and connect to remote systems.

Security Verification

Verify your VPN is working by checking if your IP address has changed to your VPN server's location.

Remote Access Setup

Configure remote desktop, SSH access, or other remote services that require your IP address.

Geolocation Verification

Confirm your apparent location as seen by websites and online services.

Public vs Private IP Addresses

Public IP Address

Assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), this is the address visible to the outside world. This is what our tool detects.

Private IP Address

Used within your local network (home/office), typically starting with 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16-31.x.x.

Privacy & Security

Your IP address is detected using secure third-party services. We do not store, log, or track your IP address. The detection happens entirely in your browser.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We use secure third-party services to detect your IP address, and we do not store, log, or track any information. The detection happens in your browser.
IPv4 addresses use a 32-bit format (e.g., 192.168.1.1) with about 4.3 billion possible addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit format (e.g., 2001:0db8::1) with virtually unlimited addresses to accommodate the growing number of internet-connected devices.
Many internet service providers now support both protocols during the transition from IPv4 to IPv6. Your device may be assigned both types of addresses, and which one is used depends on the service you are connecting to.
Your IP address can reveal your approximate geographic location (city or region) but not your exact street address. It is linked to your ISP which has a general service area.
You can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network), proxy server, or Tor browser to mask your real IP address. These services route your traffic through different servers, making it appear you are connecting from a different location.