What Is My IP Address?

Your IP address is a unique number assigned to your Internet connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Every device connected to the Internet needs an IP address to send and receive data — it is how websites know where to send the pages you request. This tool instantly detects and displays your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, along with your approximate location, ISP, and ASN.

Public IP vs. Private IP

Every device on your home network has two IP addresses. The public IP is assigned by your ISP and is the address websites and online services see. All devices in your household share the same public IP. The private IP (usually starting with 192.168 or 10.0) identifies each device inside your own network — your router assigns it, and it is not visible to the outside world.

Your router translates between the two using Network Address Translation (NAT), so a phone, laptop, and TV can all browse at once while appearing externally as one address. This tool shows your public IP because that is the only one visible to websites. To find your private IP, check your device's network settings.

Finding Your Device's Private IP Address

• Windows — Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig. Look for the "IPv4 Address" line under your active adapter.
• Mac — Go to System Settings → Network → click your connection → look for "IP Address."
• iPhone / iPad — Go to Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the (i) next to your network → look for "IP Address."
• Android — Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → tap your network → look for "IP address."

Finding Your Router's IP Address

Your router's local address — its default gateway — is what you type into a browser to open its admin page. It is almost always 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 10.0.0.1. On Windows, run ipconfig and read the "Default Gateway" line. On Mac, it appears under Network → Details → TCP/IP.

What Information Does an IP Lookup Reveal?

An IP geolocation lookup returns several pieces of information about the queried address:

• Country — The country where the IP address block is registered. This is the most reliable field, typically accurate 95–99% of the time.
• Region / City — The approximate geographic area associated with the IP. This reflects where the ISP has registered the address block, not necessarily where the device is physically located.
• ISP — The Internet Service Provider or organization that owns the IP address block.
• ASN (Autonomous System Number) — A unique identifier assigned to a network on the Internet. For example, Google operates AS15169 and Cloudflare operates AS13335.

Is My Location Exposed?

Every website you visit can see your public IP address. From that IP, anyone can estimate your country, region, and often your city using freely available geolocation databases. However, IP geolocation cannot reveal your exact street address — it shows where your ISP registered your IP block, which may be a nearby city or regional hub.

Only your Internet Service Provider can match your IP to a specific subscriber, and they will only do so with a court order or lawful request. To reduce location exposure, consider using a VPN, which replaces your public IP with the VPN server's IP.

IPv4 vs. IPv6: Why Do I Have Two IP Addresses?

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g. 192.168.1.1) with about 4.3 billion possible combinations. These addresses ran out years ago. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g. 2001:db8::1) with a virtually unlimited supply — roughly 3.4 × 10³⁸ addresses.

Most modern ISPs now run a dual-stack configuration, assigning your connection both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address simultaneously. When a website supports IPv6, your browser prefers it automatically. When it doesn't, your browser falls back to IPv4. Both addresses identify the same connection and map to the same approximate location.

Related Tools

Need more information about a domain or server? Try these tools:

• DNS Lookup — Find A, AAAA, MX, and other DNS records for a domain.
• IP WHOIS Lookup — Check domain registration details and ownership.
• Port Checker — Test if specific ports are open on a server.
• SSL Certificate Checker — Verify a website's SSL certificate.
• Ping & Traceroute — Measure latency and trace the network path.

Learn More

Read our in-depth guides to understand the concepts behind this tool:

• What Is an IP Address? — How IP addresses work, IPv4 vs IPv6, and what your IP reveals.
• How to Find Your IP Address — Step-by-step instructions for every device and operating system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my IP address?

Your IP address is shown at the top of this page. It is the public address your ISP assigned to your connection. If both IPv4 and IPv6 are available on your connection, both are displayed.

How accurate is IP geolocation?

IP geolocation is typically accurate to the country level (95–99%) and city level (50–80%). It identifies the location registered by the ISP, not the physical location of the device. VPNs, proxies, and mobile networks can make results less precise.

Can someone find my exact location from my IP address?

No. IP geolocation provides an approximate location based on ISP registration data. It cannot pinpoint a street address. Only your ISP can match your IP to a subscriber, and they require a court order to do so.

Why does my IP show a different city than where I am?

Your ISP may route your traffic through a hub in another city, or your IP block may be registered to a different location. VPN users will see the VPN server's location instead of their own.

How can I tell if my VPN is working?

Check the IP address shown above. If it matches your ISP and your physical location, your VPN is not active. If it shows a different city, country, or an ISP that looks like a data center or hosting company, your VPN is working and masking your real IP.

What is an ASN?

An Autonomous System Number (ASN) is a unique identifier assigned to a network on the Internet. Large ISPs, cloud providers, and content delivery networks each have their own ASN. For example, Google operates AS15169 and Cloudflare operates AS13335.

Why do I have two IP addresses?

Most ISPs now run dual-stack configurations, giving your connection both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. IPv4 addresses are running out, so IPv6 provides a virtually unlimited supply. Both protocols coexist during the transition. If you only see one address, your ISP may not yet support IPv6 on your connection.