What Is My IP

1. View Your IP Automatically: Your public IPv4 address loads instantly when the page opens. This is the address external servers see when you connect—not your local/private IP (192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x).
2. Check Connection Details: Review the automatically detected location, ISP, and timezone. This data comes from geolocation databases and reflects your connection's exit point—which may differ if using a VPN or proxy.
3. Copy Your IP Address: Click the copy button next to your IP to copy it to clipboard. Useful for configuring firewalls, whitelisting access, or sharing with support teams troubleshooting connectivity issues.
4. Refresh for Updates: Click "Refresh" to re-detect your IP. If you've switched networks, connected to a VPN, or your ISP assigned a new dynamic IP, this fetches the current address.

Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and serves as your network's unique identifier on the internet. Most residential connections use dynamic IP assignment via DHCP from the ISP's pool—addresses may change periodically or upon router restart. Business connections often use static IPs that remain constant.

This tool queries external services (ipify.org) that see your request's source IP at the network layer, bypassing any browser headers. NAT (Network Address Translation) means multiple devices on your local network share a single public IP. If you're behind a corporate proxy or VPN, the detected IP reflects the exit node, not your physical location. IPv6 addresses (128-bit) are increasingly common as IPv4 exhaustion continues, but many ISPs still primarily assign IPv4 addresses to residential customers.

• Confusing Public and Private IPs: 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, and 172.16-31.x.x are private ranges used on local networks. Your public IP is what external servers see—these private addresses never appear on the internet directly.
• Expecting Static IPs on Residential: Most home internet uses dynamic IPs that change periodically. If you need a consistent address for servers or remote access, request a static IP from your ISP or use a dynamic DNS service.
• VPN Detection Confusion: When connected to a VPN, this tool shows the VPN server's IP, not your actual ISP-assigned address. This is expected behavior—it confirms the VPN is functioning correctly by masking your real IP.

Want detailed geographic information for any IP address? Use our IP Geolocation Lookup to find location data for any IP, not just your own. For network planning with your IP range, try the IP Subnet Calculator.