What Is My IP Address?
Quickly check your public IP address and view basic information about your internet connection, browser, device and network.
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Our IP address tool helps visitors quickly identify their public IP address and understand basic information associated with their current internet connection.
IP-based location information should always be considered approximate. An IP address does not normally provide a precise physical street address.
What You Can Learn
Explore useful information about IP addresses and internet connectivity.
Understand Your IP
Learn what a public IP address is and why websites can see it.
IPv4 and IPv6
Understand the main differences between IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
IP Lookup
Learn what information can potentially be associated with an IP address.
Devices
Learn how computers, phones and routers communicate online.
Internet Connections
Understand how your device connects to the wider internet.
Privacy Basics
Learn basic concepts related to IP addresses and online privacy.
IP Address Guides
Helpful articles for understanding your internet connection.
What Is an IP Address?
Learn the basics of IP addresses and how they identify devices on networks.
IPv4 vs IPv6
Understand the differences between the two major IP addressing systems.
Public IP vs Private IP
Learn why your home network can use private addresses while websites see your public IP.
How to Find Your IP Address
Learn different ways to find your IP address on common devices and operating systems.
IP Address Lookup
Understand what an IP lookup can show and what information it cannot accurately determine.
Does My IP Address Change?
Learn about dynamic and static IP addresses and why your public IP may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about IP addresses.
What is my IP address?
Your public IP address is an address assigned to your internet connection and can be visible to websites and online services you connect to.
Can an IP address reveal my exact location?
Generally, IP geolocation provides an approximate location. It should not be treated as a precise physical address.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses a 32-bit address system, while IPv6 uses a much larger 128-bit address system designed to provide a vastly larger number of addresses.
Can my IP address change?
Yes. Many internet connections use dynamic IP addresses, which can change over time depending on the network provider and connection.
Does TechEssentials know my exact address?
An IP address normally cannot provide a precise street address. Any location information associated with an IP should be considered approximate.
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