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IPv4: 216.73.216.55
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What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol) is a unique numeric identifier assigned to every device connected to a network. It allows machines to recognize each other and exchange data over the Internet, much like a postal address routes mail. There are two versions: IPv4, made of four numbers separated by dots (for example 192.168.1.1), and IPv6, newer and much larger, designed to address the shortage of IPv4 addresses. Your public IP address is visible to every website you visit: it reveals your internet provider and your approximate location. Knowing your IP address is useful for configuring a network, diagnosing a connection issue, authorizing remote access, or verifying that a VPN properly hides your real IP. This tool instantly displays your public IP address along with the technical details of your connection.

What is knowing your IP address used for? 8 concrete use cases

Configuring remote access

Get your public IP to authorize an SSH, RDP, or VPN connection to your machine.

Checking that a VPN works

Compare your IP before and after enabling the VPN to confirm it properly hides your real address.

Diagnosing a network issue

Identify your IP and connection headers to help technical support resolve an issue.

Whitelisting an address on a service

Add your public IP to the allowlist of a server, database, or API.

Configuring a firewall

Provide your IP to create firewall rules allowing only your connection.

Hosting a service at home

Know your public IP to make a game server, NAS, or self-hosted site accessible.

Checking your online privacy

See exactly what information your browser exposes to the websites you visit.

Debugging a web application

Inspect the HTTP headers (X-Forwarded-For, User-Agent) sent by your client during a request.

Best practices and privacy

  • Your public IP reveals your approximate location and your internet provider: don't share it publicly without reason.
  • Use a VPN or proxy if you want to hide your real IP address while browsing.
  • A dynamic IP (which changes regularly) is harder to track over time than a static IP.
  • To host a service with a dynamic IP, use a dynamic DNS service (DynDNS, No-IP) rather than the raw address.
  • Don't confuse your public IP (visible on the Internet) with your private IP (internal to your local network, like 192.168.x.x).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (about 4 billion possible addresses), now nearly exhausted. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, offering a virtually unlimited number of addresses. IPv6 was designed to address the growth of the Internet and currently coexists with IPv4.
What is the difference between a public and a private IP?
A public IP is assigned by your internet provider and identifies your network on the Internet. A private IP (like 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x) is used inside your local network to identify your devices to each other. This tool displays your public IP.
Does my IP address reveal my exact location?
No. An IP address allows approximate geolocation (city or region, internet provider), but not your exact address. Only your internet provider knows the precise link between an IP and a subscriber, and only discloses it under legal request.
Why does my IP address change?
Most providers assign dynamic IPs, which change periodically (each time the router restarts, or after a certain delay). This is normal. A static IP (which never changes) is usually a paid option for professionals or self-hosting.
How do I hide my IP address?
You can hide your real IP by using a VPN (virtual private network), a proxy, or the Tor network. These solutions replace your IP with that of an intermediary server, making your browsing harder to trace.
Does this tool store my IP address?
No. Your IP address is simply displayed on screen, as received by our server during your request. It is neither stored, sold, nor linked to your identity.
What is the X-Forwarded-For header?
The X-Forwarded-For header is added by proxies and load balancers to pass along the client's original IP address. When you go through an intermediary (CDN, reverse proxy), this header lets the final server know your real IP rather than the proxy's.
Can I be identified using only my IP address?
Not directly. Your IP alone does not reveal your identity: it indicates your provider and an approximate geographic area. However, combined with other data (cookies, browser fingerprint), it can contribute to identifying you. That's why privacy protection combines several measures.

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