What Is My IP Address? - 2025 IP Lookup Tool
Professional IP address detection tool for network administrators, developers, and security professionals. Instantly discover your public IP address, geographic location, ISP details, and connection type. Features IPv4/IPv6 detection, VPN/proxy identification, and comprehensive network information essential for troubleshooting, security audits, and remote access configuration.
Your Public IP Address
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Detailed Network Information
Complete Network Intelligence at Your Fingertips
Understanding your IP address is crucial for network configuration, security audits, and troubleshooting. Our tool provides comprehensive insights into your internet connection and network environment.
IPv4 & IPv6 Support
Automatically detect and display both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Future-proof your network understanding with full dual-stack support.
Geolocation Data
Precise location information including country, region, city, and coordinates. Understand where your IP address is registered.
ISP Information
Identify your Internet Service Provider, ASN details, and network organization. Essential for troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Security Analysis
Detect VPN, proxy, and Tor usage. Check if your connection is secure and identify potential privacy protection measures.
Connection Details
View connection type, hostname, timezone, and other technical details about your network environment and configuration.
Network Mapping
Understand your position in the global internet infrastructure with AS path and routing information.
Understanding IP Addresses
Essential knowledge for network professionals and curious users
IP Address Basics
An IP address is your device's unique identifier on the internet. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (like 192.168.1.1), while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses for the growing number of internet devices.
Dynamic vs Static IPs
Most home users have dynamic IPs that change periodically. Businesses often use static IPs for servers and services that need consistent addressing.
Privacy Considerations
Your IP reveals approximate location and ISP. While it doesn't show your exact address, it can be used for tracking. VPNs and proxies can mask your real IP.
NAT and Local IPs
Your router uses NAT to share one public IP among multiple devices. Each device has a private IP (192.168.x.x) for local network communication.
Professional Use Cases
How experts use IP information for various technical tasks
Remote Access Configuration
System administrators need their public IP to configure firewalls, VPNs, and remote desktop access. Whitelisting specific IPs enhances security.
Troubleshooting Connectivity
Network engineers use IP information to diagnose routing issues, ISP problems, and geographic restrictions affecting service access.
Security Auditing
Security professionals verify VPN connections, check for IP leaks, and ensure privacy tools are working correctly to protect sensitive data.
Development & Testing
Developers test geolocation features, implement IP-based access controls, and debug location-specific content delivery in applications.
IP Security Best Practices
Protect your privacy and enhance security
Use VPN for Privacy
A VPN masks your real IP address, encrypts your connection, and can help bypass geographic restrictions while protecting your privacy.
Regular IP Monitoring
Check your IP regularly when using public WiFi or after network changes to ensure you're not exposing sensitive data through unexpected connections.
Understand IP Leaks
WebRTC and DNS leaks can expose your real IP even when using VPN. Use comprehensive leak tests to ensure complete protection.
Secure Home Network
Change default router passwords, enable firewall, and consider using dynamic DNS if you need remote access to home devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert answers to common IP address questions
What's the difference between public and private IP addresses? ▼
Public IP addresses are globally unique and assigned by your ISP - they're what the internet sees when you connect to websites. Private IP addresses (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x) are used within local networks and aren't routable on the internet. Your router performs NAT (Network Address Translation) to allow multiple devices with private IPs to share one public IP. This tool shows your public IP address.
Why does my IP address location seem inaccurate? ▼
IP geolocation is approximate and typically accurate to city or region level, not street addresses. The location shown is usually your ISP's regional hub or data center, which might be miles from your actual location. Mobile networks often show even less accurate locations. VPNs intentionally show different locations. This imprecision actually helps protect your privacy while still providing useful geographic context.
Can I hide or change my IP address? ▼
Yes, several methods can mask your IP: 1) VPN services route your traffic through their servers, showing their IP instead of yours, 2) Proxy servers act as intermediaries but may not encrypt traffic, 3) Tor browser provides strong anonymity through multiple relays, 4) Mobile data shows your carrier's IP instead of home internet. Each method has different privacy, speed, and convenience trade-offs. VPNs are most popular for general privacy protection.
What information can websites see from my IP address? ▼
Websites can determine: approximate geographic location (country, region, city), ISP name and organization, connection type (residential, business, mobile), timezone, and whether you're using known VPN/proxy services. They cannot see: your exact address, personal identity, browsing history from other sites, or devices on your network. Combined with cookies and other tracking methods, IP addresses can be used for analytics and personalization.
How often does my IP address change? ▼
For most home users with dynamic IPs, addresses change when: your modem/router restarts, ISP performs maintenance, DHCP lease expires (typically 24-168 hours), or you manually request a new IP. Some ISPs keep the same IP for weeks or months despite being "dynamic." Business accounts often have static IPs that never change. Mobile device IPs change frequently as you move between cell towers and networks.
Why do I have both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses? ▼
IPv4 addresses (like 192.0.2.1) are running out globally, so IPv6 was created with vastly more addresses. During this transition period, many ISPs provide both (dual-stack). Your device uses IPv6 when available and falls back to IPv4 when needed. Some services only work with IPv4, while newer services may prefer IPv6. Having both ensures maximum compatibility during the decades-long transition period.