What is my IP address?
Your public IPv4 or IPv6 address, an approximate location based on the network route, and quick privacy checks — all instantly. No sign-up, no tracking beyond standard analytics.
IP location
Approximate — derived from your IP, not GPS. VPN, mobile, and corporate networks can shift this far from where you actually are.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a unique identifier that every device on a network uses to communicate. Your public IP address is the one the rest of the internet sees when you visit a website — it is assigned by your internet service provider, not by your device.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1 and use 32 bits, allowing for about 4.3 billion unique addresses — not enough for every device on the modern internet. IPv6 uses 128 bits and looks like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334, allowing for an effectively unlimited supply. Most networks now use both side by side.
How accurate is the location shown on the map?
The location is derived from your IP address, not GPS, so it is approximate. It usually pinpoints the city or region but rarely the exact street. VPNs, mobile networks, and corporate proxies can make the apparent location quite different from where you actually are.
Is my IP address private information?
Your public IP address is visible to every server you connect to, so it is not private in the strict sense. It can reveal your approximate location and your internet provider, but on its own it cannot identify you personally without additional data. Combined with browser fingerprinting and cookies, however, it can become identifying.
Why does my IP address change?
Most home internet connections use dynamic IP addresses, which your provider rotates periodically. Mobile networks change your IP frequently as you move between cell towers. Restarting your router can also force a new IP assignment in many cases.
How can I hide my IP address?
A VPN is the most practical option: it routes your traffic through a server in another country and replaces your real IP with the server's IP. Tor is a stronger but slower alternative for high-privacy needs. Public Wi-Fi networks change your IP but do not hide it from the network owner. We have a separate guide explaining each option in detail.
How do I tell if my VPN is actually working?
Open this page while connected to your VPN. The IP address shown should match a server in the country you selected, not your real location. Cross-check by running our DNS-leak test and WebRTC-leak test — VPNs sometimes leak DNS queries or local IPs even when the main IP is hidden.
Does this site track me?
No. We do not store your IP address, do not require sign-up, and do not set tracking cookies beyond what the analytics and advertising providers (Vercel Analytics, Google AdSense) include by default. Some links to VPN providers are affiliate links — see our footer disclosure.