What's My IP?
Your IP address reveals your virtual location. See what websites see when you browse.
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What is an IP address?
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a network. It serves two purposes: identifying the host and providing its location. There are two versions — IPv4 (e.g. 192.168.1.1) and IPv6 (e.g. 2001:0db8::1).
What does my IP address reveal?
Your IP address can reveal your approximate geolocation (country, region, city), your Internet Service Provider (ISP), your timezone, and whether you are using a VPN, proxy, or Tor. It does not reveal your exact home address or personal identity.
How does IP geolocation work?
IP geolocation works by matching your IP against databases maintained by Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) such as ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC. Country-level accuracy is nearly 100%, while city-level accuracy is typically 50–80%.
What is an ISP?
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides internet access. When you connect to the internet, your ISP assigns you an IP address from their pool. Common ISPs include Comcast, AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and BT.
How to hide your IP address?
You can hide your IP using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), a proxy server, or the Tor network. A VPN routes your traffic through a server in another location, replacing your IP with the VPN server's IP. This improves privacy but does not make you fully anonymous.
What is ASN (Autonomous System Number)?
An ASN is a unique number assigned to a collection of IP networks operated by one or more network operators with a single routing policy. Large ISPs, cloud providers (AWS, Google, Cloudflare), and universities each have their own ASN.
Does my IP address show my exact location?
No. Your IP address reveals your approximate location — typically accurate to the city level, and often wrong by 10–50 miles. It reflects your ISP's infrastructure, not your home address. The country is nearly always correct. The city is correct about 60–75% of the time. Postal code accuracy is much lower. See our guide on how accurate IP geolocation is for a full explanation.
Can I change or hide my IP address?
Yes. The most reliable method is a VPN — it routes your connection through a server in another location, showing websites the VPN's IP instead of yours. Tor Browser provides stronger anonymity but is slower. Simply restarting your router may give you a new IP if your ISP uses dynamic allocation. For a full comparison of methods, see our guide on how to hide your IP address.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.45 — four numbers separated by dots. IPv6 addresses look like 2001:db8::1 — hexadecimal groups separated by colons. IPv6 was created because IPv4 ran out of available addresses. Most devices today support both. The version you are using right now is shown above your IP address. Read more in our IPv4 vs IPv6 guide.
What can someone do with my IP address?
Less than most people fear. Someone with your IP can approximate your location (city level), identify your ISP, and potentially attempt a DDoS attack. They cannot access your device, find your home address, or steal your identity. Your router's firewall blocks unsolicited inbound connections. See what someone can realistically do with your IP for a detailed breakdown.
What headers does my browser send?
Your IP address is just one of the signals your browser sends. See the headers your browser sent — including User-Agent, Accept-Language, and other identifiers websites see with every request.
What is browser fingerprinting?
Beyond headers, websites can track you using your browser fingerprint — a unique combination of your GPU, installed fonts, screen size, and canvas rendering that stays the same even with a VPN. Check your browser fingerprint to see how uniquely identifiable your browser is without any cookies.