What is my IP address?
See your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, approximate location, network provider, and browser connection details in one private, instant check.
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Enter any public IPv4 or IPv6 address to inspect its network ownership and approximate location.
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Understand the address behind your connection.
Clear, practical explanations of public IP addresses, IPv4, IPv6, VPNs, private networks and the limits of IP-based location.
What is an IP address?
An Internet Protocol address identifies a connection on a network. Websites see your public address when your browser requests a page.
IPv4 vs. IPv6
IPv4 uses four number groups and has limited address space. IPv6 uses hexadecimal groups and provides vastly more unique addresses.
Public vs. private IP
Learn which address the internet can see and which addresses only identify devices inside your home or office network.
Does a VPN change your IP?
Understand what a VPN changes, what websites can still observe and why your apparent location may move.
How accurate is IP location?
IP geolocation estimates a city or region. It does not reveal a precise address or replace device GPS.
How Global IP Lookup works
See which information the checker displays, where estimates come from and how we communicate accuracy limits.
COMMON QUESTIONS
IP address FAQ
Can someone find my exact location from my IP?
Usually not. IP geolocation is approximate and commonly points to a city, region, or your provider's network hub rather than a street address.
Why is no IPv6 address shown?
Your network, router, browser path, or provider may not support IPv6. In that case, IPv4 remains your active public address.
Does a VPN change my public IP?
Yes. A VPN normally replaces the public IP visible to websites with an address belonging to the VPN server you selected.
Is a public IP the same as a private IP?
No. A private IP identifies your device inside a local network. Your public IP represents the internet-facing connection shared by that network.