What Is My IP Address?

What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to the internet. It identifies your device and provides its network location so data can be routed correctly. Every time you visit a website or send a message, your IP address is used to deliver the response back to you.

What is the difference between a public and private IP address?

A public IP address is assigned by your ISP and is visible to every website and service you connect to — it is what this page shows you. A private IP address (like 192.168.1.x) exists only inside your home or office network and is never exposed to the internet.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 uses a 32-bit format (e.g. 203.0.113.45). IPv6 was introduced because the internet was running out of IPv4 addresses and uses a longer 128-bit format (e.g. 2001:db8::1). Both are in active use today depending on your ISP and router configuration.

What does my IP reveal about me?

Your IP can reveal your approximate city or region, your internet service provider and whether you are on a mobile, proxy or hosting network. It does not reveal your exact street address, your name or personal account details.

Can I look up someone else's IP address?

Yes — use the search box above to look up any IPv4 or IPv6 address. The results show the ISP, organisation, approximate location and connection type for that IP. This is useful for checking where a server is hosted, verifying an email sender's origin or investigating suspicious traffic.

What do Proxy, VPN and Hosting flags mean?

Proxy / VPN means the IP is associated with a VPN service, proxy server or anonymisation network. Hosting / DC means the IP belongs to a data centre or cloud provider rather than a residential or business connection. These flags help identify non-human traffic or anonymised connections.

Can my IP address change?

Most home connections use a dynamic IP that can change when you restart your router or after a lease period. Businesses often pay for a static IP that stays fixed — useful for servers, VPNs and remote access setups.

Is this page storing my IP address?

No. Your IP is detected in real time purely to display the result. It is not stored, logged or linked to any profile on our servers. The lookup runs fresh on every page load.