What is my IP address?
This is the public IP address your device is using right now, along with your ISP, approximate location and browser details.
Your IPv4 address
Your IPv6 address
Understanding your IP address
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique label assigned to every device connected to the internet. It works like a postal address: it tells servers where to send the data you request, whether that is a web page, a video stream or an email.
There are two versions in use today. IPv4 addresses look like 192.0.2.1 and have been the standard since the 1980s. Because the world ran out of the ~4.3 billion possible IPv4 addresses, IPv6 was introduced — far longer addresses like 2001:db8::1 that provide a practically unlimited supply.
Want to dig deeper? Read our guide on IPv4 vs IPv6 or learn how to hide your IP address.
Frequently asked questions
- What is my IP address?
- Your IP address is the unique number that identifies your device on the internet. This page shows both your IPv4 and (when available) IPv6 address as seen by the websites you visit.
- Why do I see an IPv4 but no IPv6 address?
- Many home and mobile networks are still IPv4-only. If no IPv6 address appears, your internet provider has not enabled IPv6 on your connection yet — that is completely normal.
- Is my IP address private?
- Your public IP is visible to every website you visit. We only display the information your browser already shares and never store or log it. To hide your IP, use a VPN or proxy.
- Can someone find my exact location from my IP?
- No. IP geolocation is approximate — usually accurate to a city or region, not a street address. It reflects your ISP's infrastructure, not your precise GPS location.
WhatIsMyIP shows information your browser already shares publicly. We do not store or log your IP address.