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What Is My IP Address?

What Is My IP Address?

Every device connected to the internet has an IP address — a unique number that identifies where you are on the network. This tool looks yours up instantly and shows you everything attached to it: your location, ISP, timezone, and browser details.

No sign-up required. Nothing is stored or logged.

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What is an IP address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique number assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. Think of it like a postal address — it tells other computers where to send information so it reaches you and not someone else.

Public vs private IP

The address shown above is your public IP — the one websites and services see when you visit them. Your router also assigns a private IP to each device on your home network (like 192.168.x.x), but that stays local and is never visible to the outside world.

Why does my location look wrong?

IP geolocation is based on registration data, not GPS. It usually gets your country and city right, but can sometimes show a nearby city or your ISP's headquarters instead. If you are using a VPN, it will show the location of the VPN server rather than where you actually are.

Is my IP address personal data?

Under UK and EU law (GDPR), IP addresses are considered personal data because they can potentially be used to identify an individual. Websites are required to handle them responsibly. This page does not store or log your IP address.