The IP shown is the one the server sees when it receives your request. If your connection supports both IPv4 and IPv6, both addresses are shown.
How it works
This tool shows the public IP address your connection uses to go out to the Internet, in both IPv4 and IPv6 if available, along with connection data such as the provider, the approximate location, and the autonomous system (ASN).
Your public IP is the one that sites and services you visit see; it is different from the private IP you use inside your local network. Seeing it is useful for configuring remote access, whitelists, or checking where you are really coming out from.
Use cases
- Get your public IP to authorize it in a firewall, a panel, or a whitelist.
- Check whether your VPN is active by verifying that the IP changed to the server's.
- Verify whether your provider already assigns you IPv6 in addition to IPv4.
- Confirm your current IP to give it to tech support during a diagnosis.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a public and private IP?
The public IP is the one your router uses toward the Internet and the one external services see. The private one (for example 192.168.x.x) is internal to your local network and is not visible from outside.
Why do I see a different IPv4 and IPv6?
Many connections are dual-stack and use both versions at once. Each site can reach you over IPv4 or IPv6 depending on what both ends support.
Is my public IP fixed or does it change?
It depends on the provider. Most home connections use a dynamic IP, which can change when the router restarts or after some time. A fixed IP is contracted separately.
Can someone find out who I am from my IP?
Not directly. An IP reveals your provider and an approximate location, but not your identity or your address. Only the ISP can link it to a subscriber, and only in response to a legal request.