What Is My IP

What your IP address tells websites

An IP address is the number that identifies your connection on the internet, similar to a postal address for data. When you visit a site, it sees the public IP address of your router or mobile network, not the private address of your phone or laptop.

IPv4 and IPv6

IPv4 addresses have four numbers separated by dots, such as 203.0.113.25. Because these are running out, IPv6 uses longer hexadecimal addresses. Many connections now have both.

What an IP address can and cannot reveal

• It usually shows your internet provider and an approximate city or region, not your street address.
• Home connections often get a dynamic IP that changes when the router restarts.
• Mobile networks and VPNs share one public IP between many users.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the location look wrong?

Location databases are estimates based on the provider network, and they are often off by a city or more.

How can I hide my IP address?

A reputable VPN or proxy replaces your visible address with the server one. It does not make you anonymous, because the VPN provider can still see your traffic.