What Is My IP Address?

What Information Does My IP Reveal?

Your IP address can reveal your approximate geographic location (city/region level), your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and your timezone. However, it does NOT reveal your exact street address or personal identity.

Why Does My IP Address Change?

Most home internet connections use dynamic IP addresses, which change periodically. Your IP may change when you restart your router, when your ISP lease expires, or when you connect to a different network.

Public IP vs Local IP

The IP address shown here is your public IP - the one visible to websites and services on the internet. Your device also has a local IP (like 192.168.1.x) used only within your home network.

How to Hide Your IP Address

• Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
• Connect through a proxy server
• Use the Tor browser for anonymous browsing
• Use your mobile data instead of Wi-Fi

What Is IPv6?

IPv6 is the newer internet protocol designed to replace IPv4. While IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (like 192.168.1.1), IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, providing vastly more available addresses for the growing number of internet-connected devices.

Common Uses for IP Information

• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Setting up remote access or gaming servers
• Verifying VPN connections
• Configuring network security settings
• Checking if your IP is blacklisted