What is my IP?
Your public IP, location, ISP and timezone.
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What is my IP? Discover your public IP address, location, and provider
Every device connected to the internet has a public IP (Internet Protocol) address assigned by its service provider (ISP). This address works as a unique identifier that enables communication between your device and web servers. Two versions of the protocol currently coexist: IPv4, which uses 32-bit addresses, and IPv6, which uses 128 bits to support the growing number of connected devices.
Your public IP address can reveal approximate information about your geographic location (city and country), your internet provider, and your time zone. This information is obtained through geolocation databases that associate IP ranges with physical locations.
If you're concerned about your online privacy, you can hide your real IP using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which routes your traffic through an intermediary server in another location. You can also use the Tor network or a proxy server. Our tool shows you the IP that websites see when you visit them, allowing you to verify if your VPN is working correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Does my IP reveal my exact location?
No, your IP address only reveals an approximate location, usually at the city or region level. It is not possible to determine your exact physical address, street, or house number from your IP. IP geolocation has an accuracy that varies between 50 and 100 kilometers in most cases. Only your ISP has the record of which customer is associated with each IP at any given time.
Are IPv4 and IPv6 the same?
No, they are different versions of the Internet Protocol. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and allows approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses, which have already been exhausted. IPv6 uses 128 bits and allows a virtually unlimited number of addresses (340 sextillion). The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is gradual: currently both protocols coexist, and many devices have both addresses assigned simultaneously.
How can I hide my IP?
The most common ways to hide your IP are: using a VPN (recommended), which encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server in another location; using the Tor network, which routes your traffic through multiple encrypted nodes; or using a proxy server. Paid VPNs like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, or Mullvad offer the best combination of speed, security, and privacy.
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