What Is My IP Address?
Find your public IP address and approximate location.
Your Public IP Address
Approximate Location
Instantly see your public IP address, approximate location, and internet provider — no sign-up required. This is the IP address that websites and online services see when you connect, which is different from the private IP address assigned to your device on your home or office network.
How to check your IP address
- Open this page — your public IP address, country, city, and internet provider load automatically.
- Use the dropdown menu to switch between viewing your IP address, location details, internet provider, or device information (browser and operating system).
- Check the map below for an approximate visual of your location based on your IP address.
- Click "Refresh Information" if you've changed networks or connected to a VPN and want to see updated results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a public IP address?
Your public IP address is the unique number your internet provider assigns to your connection, which websites and online services use to communicate with your device. It's different from your private IP address, which only identifies your device within your home or office network.
Why does the location shown seem inaccurate?
IP-based location lookup is approximate — it's typically accurate to the city or region level, based on where your internet provider has registered that IP address, not your exact physical address. The location shown can also reflect your provider's local hub rather than your precise location.
Is my IP address information stored anywhere?
This tool looks up your IP information in real time through a third-party lookup service each time you load the page or click refresh, and displays it directly to you. It isn't stored or logged by this site.
Why does my IP address change sometimes?
Most home internet connections use a "dynamic" IP address, which your provider can change periodically — for example, after restarting your router or after a set period of time. If you use a VPN, your IP address will reflect the VPN server's location instead of your own.
Does this tool show my IPv6 address?
This tool displays your public IPv4 address. Depending on your network setup, your device may also have a separate IPv6 address, which isn't shown here.
What does the "Internet Provider" field show?
It shows the name of the organization that owns the IP address range you're connecting from — usually your internet service provider (ISP), though it may show a business or hosting provider's name if you're on a VPN or corporate network.
Is it safe to share my IP address?
Your IP address alone doesn't reveal your name or exact address, but it can approximate your city and, in some cases, be used alongside other information to help identify you. It's generally fine to check your own IP, but avoid sharing it publicly if you don't want your approximate location known.