Public IP Address Checker

What is my IP address?

See your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, approximate location, ISP, and connection details in one privacy-minded view.

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What is an IP address?

Your IP address is the public internet address websites see when your device connects online. It lets websites, apps, and servers send data back to your connection — similar to a return address for internet traffic.

There are two versions in use today:

  • IPv4 — the common dotted-number format, written as four numbers separated by periods.
  • IPv6 — a newer, longer address format built for the modern internet and the growing number of connected devices.

Your public IP address can reveal your approximate location, Internet Service Provider, and connection type — but it does not expose your exact physical address or personal identity. For a deeper look, read what an IP address is and how it works or see our IPv4 vs IPv6 comparison.


What is my IPv4 address?

Your IPv4 address is the older public IP format most people recognize, with four groups of numbers separated by dots. Many home internet, mobile, and business connections still use IPv4 as their primary public address.

If your connection exposes IPv4, IP Jokes shows it at the top of this page with a copy button so you can paste it into router settings, remote access tools, allowlists, or support forms.

What is my IPv6 address?

Your IPv6 address is a newer, longer public IP format that supports far more devices than IPv4. Some networks expose both IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time, while others only expose one address family from your browser.

If IPv6 is available from your connection, this page displays it separately from IPv4 so you can tell which address websites may see.

What is my IP provider?

Your IP provider is the network organization associated with your public IP address. For most people, that is their Internet Service Provider or mobile carrier. If you are using a VPN, proxy, workplace network, or hosting service, the provider shown may belong to that network instead.

What is my IP location?

IP location is an estimate based on geolocation databases. It can often identify a country, region, city, or ISP service area, but it is not GPS and should not be treated as an exact street address.

What is my IP address on my phone?

Your phone can have different IP addresses depending on how it is connected. On Wi-Fi, websites usually see the public IP address of your router. On cellular data, websites see an IP address assigned by your mobile carrier. Switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and VPN can change what appears here.

Public IP vs. private IP

The address shown on this page is your public IP address, which websites can see. Your device also has a private IP address on your local network, often starting with 192.168, 10, or 172.16. Private IP addresses help devices communicate inside your home or office network, but they are not directly visible to public websites.


Why hide your IP address?

Your public IP can reveal your provider and approximate area. Hiding it can reduce one useful tracking signal, but it does not stop every kind of tracking.

Online privacy

Websites and analytics services can combine your IP with cookies, account logins, and browser data to make tracking more personal.

Security

A public IP can be scanned for exposed services or targeted by a denial-of-service attack. Updated software, sensible router settings, and a firewall are the first defenses.

Use another region

A VPN can make your connection appear to come from another region. Access still varies by provider, server, network, and service.


How this tool works

When you load this page, your IP address and connection details are detected by Cloudflare’s edge network — the same infrastructure that serves the site. Your IP geolocation, ISP, and timezone data are returned directly to your browser and displayed on-screen.

Our application code does not store or log your detected IP. We use Cloudflare's IPv4 and IPv6 diagnostic endpoints for separate address-family checks and read only the connection IP field they return. If one cannot be reached, we show that family as not detected instead of contacting another IP lookup provider. Device and browser information, such as your operating system and screen resolution, is read in your browser.

Google Analytics follows your regional consent requirements and privacy preference. Our custom events do not include your detected IP address, ISP, location, or copied values.


Frequently asked questions

What is my IP address?

Your IP address is the public address websites see when your device connects to the internet. This page checks your visible IPv4 and IPv6 addresses and shows details like provider, location, and timezone when available.

What is my IP provider?

Your IP provider is the network organization associated with your public IP. It is usually your ISP or mobile carrier, but it may show your VPN provider, proxy, workplace network, or hosting provider if your traffic is routed through one.

Can someone find my exact location from my IP address?

No. IP geolocation estimates your approximate area — typically to a city or region — based on network registration and geolocation data. It is not GPS and cannot pinpoint a street address. Accuracy varies by provider and network type. Learn more in our IP address guide.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 uses a 32-bit address (about 4.3 billion combinations), while IPv6 uses 128 bits, supporting a vastly larger number of devices. Most networks still primarily use IPv4, but IPv6 adoption is growing. See our full IPv4 vs IPv6 comparison for details.

How can I hide my IP address?

A VPN is the most practical method for many people. It routes protected traffic through a VPN server, so websites see that server's address instead of your regular public IP. Proxies and Tor have different tradeoffs for coverage, speed, and privacy. We compare all three in our guide to hiding your IP.