What is My IP

Discover your public IP address and approximate location using ipapi.co, with a fallback IP service. Also view browser and system details.

Your public IP address

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IP Address

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City

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Region

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Country

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Postal Code

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Latitude

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Longitude

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Timezone

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ISP / Organization

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Online Status

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Screen Resolution

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Language

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Platform

CPU Cores

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Memory

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User Agent

Public IP

Shows your IPv4 address and geolocation info.

No API Key

Uses free ipapi.co service without requiring an API key.

Browser Info

Displays screen, language, timezone, and user agent details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my exact address shown?

No, the location data is approximate, usually city or region level.

Why is there a fallback?

If ipapi.co is unavailable, the tool falls back to ipify.org to still show your IP address.

Is my data stored?

No, all information is fetched client-side and not stored on any server.

What Your IP Address Reveals About You

Your IP address is not just a number — it reveals more than most people realise. Here is what websites can see every time you visit them.

What is visibleDetailWho can see it
Approximate locationCountry, region, city — not your exact addressEvery website you visit
ISP nameThe company providing your internetEvery website you visit
Connection typeResidential, mobile, corporate, or datacenter IPAd networks, fraud detection
Device type (indirect)Mobile IPs vs broadband IPs differ in rangesAnalytics platforms
Previous visitsIP + timestamp logged by most web serversWebsite owners
VPN / proxy usageVPN datacenter IP ranges are publicly knownStreaming services, banks

Why People Use This Tool

Knowing your IP address is more useful than you might think. Here are the most common reasons people check their IP.

Check your VPN is working

Connect your VPN, then use this tool to confirm the IP shown is the VPN’s IP, not your real ISP IP.

Troubleshoot geo-blocking

If a streaming service says content is unavailable, check which country your IP is registered to.

Remote access setup

Need to whitelist your home IP in a firewall or server? Use this to find your current public IP quickly.

Test your internet connection

If pages are loading slowly, check whether you are online and what ISP is serving your connection.

Debug browser fingerprinting

See exactly what timezone, language, screen size, and user agent your browser reports to websites.

Share your IP with support

When contacting technical support, they often need your public IP. Copy it in one click from this tool.

IPv4 vs IPv6 — What’s the Difference?

IPv4

Example: 203.0.113.42

  • — 32-bit address, ~4.3 billion possible IPs
  • — Address space almost entirely exhausted
  • — Still the dominant protocol for most connections
  • — NAT (Network Address Translation) lets many devices share one IP

IPv6

Example: 2001:db8::1

  • — 128-bit address, 340 undecillion possible IPs
  • — Designed to replace IPv4 permanently
  • — Adoption ~40–45% globally (growing fast)
  • — No NAT needed — every device gets a unique IP

How to Protect Your IP Address Privacy

  • Use a reputable VPN. A VPN routes your traffic through a server in another location, replacing your IP with the VPN server’s IP. Choose a no-log VPN from a trusted provider.
  • Use Tor Browser for maximum anonymity. Tor routes your traffic through three volunteer servers, making your IP extremely difficult to trace. Slower than a VPN but more private.
  • Be cautious on public Wi-Fi. Public networks expose your device to other users. Use a VPN on any public hotspot (cafes, airports, hotels).
  • Avoid clicking unknown links. Some tracking links reveal your IP to the link creator before redirecting you. Use our Redirect Checker to inspect suspicious URLs first.
  • Use HTTPS everywhere. HTTPS encrypts the content of your communications, though your IP address is still visible to the destination server and your ISP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my public IP address?

Your public IP address is the unique identifier assigned to your internet connection by your ISP. It is visible to every website and server you communicate with. It is different from your private IP (e.g. 192.168.x.x), which is only used inside your home or office network.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42 (four groups of numbers). IPv6 addresses are longer, like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334, and were introduced because the world ran out of IPv4 addresses. Most connections still use IPv4, but IPv6 adoption is growing rapidly.

Can websites see my IP address?

Yes. Every HTTP request you make reveals your public IP address to the destination server. This is technically necessary for the server to send responses back to you. Websites can use this to estimate your location, block certain countries, or log visits.

How accurate is the location shown?

The location is approximate — typically accurate to city or region level. It is not your exact street address. ISPs own blocks of IP addresses and register them to a location, which may not match your precise physical location, especially on mobile networks or VPNs.

Why is my location showing the wrong city?

ISPs often register large blocks of IP addresses to their headquarters city, not the city where you are using the internet. Mobile networks, VPNs, and corporate proxies commonly show the wrong city.

Does using a VPN hide my IP address?

Yes. A VPN replaces your real public IP with the IP of the VPN server. Websites then see the VPN server’s IP and location, not yours. This tool will show the VPN’s IP if you are connected to one.

What is a dynamic vs static IP address?

A dynamic IP changes periodically — typically when your router reconnects or your ISP reassigns it. Most home broadband connections use dynamic IPs. A static IP is fixed and never changes, used by businesses and servers that need a consistent address.

Is my data stored when I use this tool?

No. All information is fetched client-side in your browser and displayed only to you. We do not log, store, or share your IP address or any personal data when you use this tool.

What is an ISP and what does the ASN number mean?

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider — the company that provides your internet connection (e.g. Airtel, Jio, Comcast). ASN (Autonomous System Number) is a unique identifier for each ISP’s network on the internet, used for routing.

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