What Is My IP Address? — Free IP Address Checker
DeveloperFind your public IP address instantly. Check your IP location, ISP, IPv4, IPv6 and device info. Free online IP checker — no sign-up required.
About the What Is My IP Address? — Free IP Address Checker
Wondering what is my IP address? Our free IP address checker instantly shows your public IPv4 and IPv6 address, your approximate location (city and country), your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and your device and browser information. Your IP address is the unique identifier assigned to your internet connection — every website you visit can see it. Use our free tool to check what information websites can see about you, verify your VPN is working by confirming your IP has changed, troubleshoot network issues, or simply find out your current IP address in one click.
How to Use the What Is My IP Address? — Free IP Address Checker
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Open the IP Address Checker tool — your IP address is detected and displayed automatically the moment the page loads.
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Click the Check My IP button at any time to refresh and get your most current IP address details.
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View your public IPv4 address and IPv6 address (if your connection supports it).
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See your approximate location — city, region and country — based on your IP address.
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View your ISP (Internet Service Provider) name and connection type.
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If using a VPN, your displayed IP should show the VPN server location — use this to verify your VPN is active and working.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my IP address right now?
Open this page and your current public IP address is displayed instantly at the top of the tool — no button click needed. It updates automatically each time you load the page.
What is an IP address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to the internet. It works like a postal address for your internet connection, allowing websites and servers to send data back to you. Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 is the traditional format (e.g. 82.45.167.243) — four numbers separated by dots. IPv6 is the newer format (e.g. 2001:db8::1) designed to provide more addresses as IPv4 runs out. Most devices support both. Our tool shows whichever your connection uses.
Can someone hack me if they know my IP address?
Knowing your IP address alone gives very limited ability to cause harm. Your router's firewall protects against most port-scanning attacks. However, a determined attacker could attempt a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack flooding your connection. Using a VPN hides your real IP and provides additional protection.
How do I hide or change my IP address?
The easiest way is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) — this replaces your real IP with the VPN server's IP address. Free options include ProtonVPN. You can verify your VPN is working by checking your IP before and after connecting using our tool.
Why does my IP address show the wrong location?
IP geolocation is approximate — typically accurate to city level but sometimes off by 50-300 miles. Your ISP may route your traffic through a data centre in a different city than where you physically are, causing location inaccuracies.