How to use
- 1 Open the tool and your public IP address is displayed immediately.
- 2 See additional details: city, region, country, ISP, and timezone.
- 3 Click Copy to grab your IP address for use in firewall rules or debugging.
- 4 The lookup is done via a public IP API and no data is stored.
Key features
- Shows your public IPv4 address instantly on page load
- Displays geolocation: city, region, country, and coordinates
- Shows your ISP name and timezone
- One-click copy of your IP address
Public IP vs. Private IP
Your public IP is the address your internet service provider assigns to your router: it's what the outside world sees. Websites, APIs, and servers log this address when you connect to them. Your devices at home each have a private IP (like 192.168.x.x), which only exists within your local network and is invisible to the internet.
Most home connections share a single public IP across all devices via NAT (Network Address Translation). The IP shown by this tool is the one external services actually see when you make a request.
Common Use Cases
Configuring firewalls and allowlists
Find your current IP to whitelist it in a cloud firewall (AWS Security Group, GCP firewall rule, etc.).
Connecting to a remote server
Share your IP with a sysadmin to get SSH or VPN access granted in minutes.
Checking VPN or proxy routing
Verify that your VPN is connected and routing traffic through the expected country or server.
Geo-restricted content debugging
Confirm which country your IP is geolocated to when testing region-specific features or pricing.
API rate limit troubleshooting
Identify your outbound IP when debugging per-IP rate limits on third-party APIs.
Game server and hosting setup
Find your public IP to set up port forwarding for self-hosted game servers or development tunnels.
IPv4 vs IPv6
| Property | IPv4 | IPv6 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 203.0.113.42 | 2001:db8::1 |
| Address space | ≈ 4.3 billion | ≈ 340 undecillion |
| Status | Exhausted (2011) | Actively deploying |
| NAT required? | Typically yes | No (every device gets a public address) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my IP address change?
It depends on your ISP. Most residential connections use dynamic IP addresses that change every time your router restarts or at regular intervals (typically every 24–48 hours). Business plans often include a static IP that stays the same. You can check with your ISP to see which type you have. If your IP changes often and you need a fixed address for remote access, consider a DDNS (Dynamic DNS) service.
Can someone find my exact location with my IP address?
No, an IP address typically only reveals your general geographic area, usually the city or region where your ISP is based. It does not reveal your street address, your name, or your exact location. Geolocation databases are often imprecise and can be off by miles, especially for mobile connections or users behind a VPN.
What's the difference between a public and a private IP address?
Your public IP is the address assigned by your ISP to your router: it's what the internet sees when you visit any website. Your private IP (usually 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) is only used inside your home or office network. Multiple devices can share the same public IP through NAT (Network Address Translation), which is why each device also needs its own private IP for local communication.
How can I hide or change my IP address?
The most common methods are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which routes your traffic through a different server and shows that server's IP instead of yours, or a proxy server. The Tor browser is another option that anonymizes your traffic through multiple relays. Simply restarting your router may also change your IP if you have a dynamic IP address from your ISP.
Why does my IP address show a different location?
IP geolocation databases are maintained by third-party companies and are not always accurate. Your IP might appear in a neighboring city or even a different state because the ISP's registered headquarters is there. If you're using a VPN, your IP will show the location of the VPN server you're connected to, not your actual physical location. Mobile connections (4G/5G) are especially prone to incorrect geolocation.