What Is My IP Address?
This is the public IP address websites see when you visit them, plus the details your browser shares automatically. If you use a VPN, the address below should belong to the VPN provider, not your internet provider.
What your IP address reveals
Your public IP usually points to your internet provider and an approximate location, often the city or region rather than your street. Websites, ad networks and anyone running a server you connect to can log it. A VPN or Tor hides it from the sites you visit, while your VPN provider can then see your traffic instead — so choose one you trust. See our guide to security tools for small business.
Fingerprinting: more than your IP
Even without cookies, the combination of browser version, language, time zone, screen size and other details can make a device recognisable. Keeping your browser updated and using privacy-focused settings reduces how unique you look.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I have two IP addresses?
Many connections have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. Websites use whichever your connection and their server both support.
Does a VPN change my IP?
Yes. With a VPN connected, sites see the VPN server's IP. If this page still shows your provider's address, the VPN is not routing your traffic.
Is my IP address private information?
It can be linked to you by your internet provider, and in the EU it is treated as personal data. It is visible to every site you visit, so it is not secret.
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