What is my public IP address?
Your public IP address appears as soon as the page opens, with a button to copy it and details that help with troubleshooting. No geolocation, nothing is stored.
- Public IP
- One-click copy
- Connection details
- Nothing stored
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How do you find your IP address?
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Open the page
Your public IP address, the one websites see, appears right away, with nothing to install.
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Copy it
One click on the copy button is all it takes to paste it into a message to tech support or into a setting.
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Check your connection details
Browser, operating system, screen, language, time zone, cookies: everything a technician is likely to ask about.
Your IP and your setup at a glance
Instant public IP
The IPv4 address seen by the server when you visit, just as the websites you browse see it.
Troubleshooting details
Browser and version, operating system, screen resolution and pixel density, language, time zone, cookies enabled.
Connection type
An estimate of your connection type is shown when your browser provides it.
No geolocation
The tool doesn't try to locate you and doesn't store your IP or your information.
Public IP vs. local IP (192.168.x.x): what's the difference?
Your router gets a public IP address from your internet service provider (ISP): it's the one websites, game servers and online services see, and every device in your home shares it. Inside your network, the router gives each device a local IP, which usually starts with 192.168, sometimes with 10 or with 172.16 to 172.31. These private addresses can't be reached from the internet and are used in millions of homes: 192.168.1.20 at your place has nothing to do with 192.168.1.20 at your neighbor's. The local IP is what you need to set up a printer, a camera or port forwarding; the public IP is for remote access or tech support.
How to find your local IP address on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone
On Windows, type “cmd” in the search box, open Command Prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter: your local address is on the “IPv4 Address” line. On Mac, open System Settings, then Wi-Fi, and click “Details…” next to the connected network: the IP address is in the TCP/IP section; in Terminal, ipconfig getifaddr en0 usually gives it too. On iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the “i” next to the network. On Android, open Settings > Wi-Fi, then the connected network; the exact path varies by brand. These methods give your local IP, never your public IP: for that one, use this page or your router's admin page.
IPv4, IPv6 and why your IP address changes
An IPv4 address is written as four numbers from 0 to 255 separated by periods, for example 203.0.113.42; there are about 4.3 billion of them, not enough for every connected device. IPv6 takes over with much longer addresses, in eight groups of characters separated by colons, such as 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334. Your public address can change: depending on your ISP, your router's address is either static or renewed from time to time, for example after a restart. On mobile data (4G or 5G), it changes often and is frequently shared by many subscribers. With a VPN, websites see the VPN server's address, not yours; on public Wi-Fi, the hotspot's. That's why the IP shown here can vary from one day to the next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my IP address?
It's the address shown at the top of this page: your public IP, assigned by your internet provider to your router or your mobile plan. It's the one the websites you visit see.
Can my IP address reveal my location?
Only roughly: it shows your internet provider and often a region or city, sometimes far from where you are. It doesn't give your street address; only your provider can link an IP to a subscriber, through a legal process such as a subpoena or court order.
How do I change my IP address?
Restart your router if your provider assigns dynamic addresses, switch to mobile data, or use a VPN: websites will then see the VPN server's address. With a static IP, restarting the router changes nothing.
Why does another site show a different IP address?
This page shows your IPv4 address; another site may show your IPv6 address if your connection has one. A VPN, a proxy, switching networks (Wi-Fi or mobile data) or an IP renewed in the meantime can also explain the difference.
Is it dangerous to share my IP address?
The risk is limited: your IP doesn't reveal your identity or your address. Still, avoid posting it for no reason, since it can be used to target your connection, for example with a denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, a risk mostly talked about in online gaming.