What is My IP Address?
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What Does Your IP Address Reveal?
Every device connected to the internet uses a public IP address to send and receive data. Websites you visit can see this address and use it to estimate your approximate location, identify your internet service provider, and adjust content such as language or regional pricing.
The location shown above comes from a geolocation database that maps IP ranges to regions. It is usually accurate to the city level, but it is not your exact address — see the FAQ below to learn what your IP can and cannot reveal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IP address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numeric label assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. It works like a return address on a letter: websites and online services use it to know where to send the data you request.
Can someone find my home address from my IP?
No. An IP address only reveals an approximate area — usually your city and your internet service provider. Only your ISP can link an IP address to a specific subscriber, and that information is protected and normally released only through legal procedures.
Why is my IP location wrong or showing a different city?
IP geolocation relies on databases that map IP ranges to regions, and these are not perfect. Mobile networks and VPNs often route traffic through gateways far from your real location, so the detected city can differ from where you actually are.
How can I hide or change my IP address?
The most common way is a VPN or proxy, which makes websites see the server's IP instead of yours. Restarting your router can also assign a new dynamic IP, and on mobile networks toggling airplane mode often does the same.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses consist of four numbers (e.g. 203.0.113.10) and offer about 4.3 billion combinations, which are nearly exhausted. IPv6 is the newer 128-bit format written in hexadecimal groups, providing a virtually unlimited number of addresses. Your device may use both.
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