What is My IP Address

View your public IP address and run network diagnostics from your own machine. No data is stored or logged.

Your Public IP Address

IPv4 Address

Not detected

IPv6 Address

IPv6 not detected on your network

Your IP address is detected automatically and is not stored or logged.

Custom Target for Network Commands

Enter Hostname, Domain, or IP Address

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Run Network Diagnostics From Your Own Machine

Ping (test connectivity)

ping 8.8.8.8

Traceroute (trace network path)

tracert 8.8.8.8

NSLookup (DNS lookup)

nslookup 8.8.8.8

Netstat (network connections)

netstat -an

These commands run on your local machine, not on this website. Open your terminal or command prompt to run them.

Understanding IP Addresses

What is an IP Address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to the internet. It allows devices to communicate with each other across networks.

IPv4 vs IPv6

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1), while IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses for a vastly larger address space. IPv6 was created to address IPv4 exhaustion.

Public vs Private IP

Your public IP is visible to the internet and assigned by your ISP. Private IPs (like 192.168.x.x) are used within local networks and not routable on the internet.

IP Privacy

Your IP can reveal your approximate location and ISP. Using a VPN can mask your real IP address for enhanced privacy and security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my public IP address?▼

Your public IP address is the unique address assigned to your internet connection by your ISP. It identifies your network on the internet and is visible to every website and service you connect to. Use our tool above to instantly detect your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?▼

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g. 192.168.1.1) providing about 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g. 2001:db8::1) providing a virtually unlimited number. IPv6 was created to solve IPv4 address exhaustion and includes built-in security and auto-configuration features.

Can someone find my location from my IP address?▼

An IP address can reveal your approximate geographic location (city or region) and your ISP, but it cannot pinpoint your exact street address. For precise privacy, use a VPN or proxy service to mask your real IP address.

How do I run a traceroute to diagnose network issues?▼

On Windows, open Command Prompt and type 'tracert example.com'. On Linux/macOS, open Terminal and type 'traceroute example.com'. Traceroute shows each network hop between your device and the destination, helping identify where delays or failures occur.