What is my IP address?
Quick answer
Your public IP address is shown in the box below. It’s the address the internet sees for your connection, assigned by your internet provider. Your device also has a separate private IP, such as 192.168.1.x, that’s only used inside your home or office network.
Your public IP address
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An IP (Internet Protocol) address is like a postal address for data. Every website you visit sends its reply to this address, which is how the page reaches your screen.
Public vs private IP
| Public IP | Private (local) IP | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sees it | Websites and services on the internet | Only devices on your own network |
| Assigned by | Your internet provider | Your Wi-Fi router |
| Example | 203.0.113.45 | 192.168.1.23 |
| Shared? | Usually by every device in your home | Unique to each device at home |
Your phone, laptop and TV each get a private IP from the router, but they all reach the internet through the same public one.
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 addresses are four numbers from 0 to 255, like 203.0.113.45. There are only about 4.3 billion of them, and the world ran short years ago. IPv6 addresses are much longer, like 2001:db8::8a2e:370:7334, and provide a practically unlimited supply. Many connections now have both.
What does your IP address reveal?
An IP address usually reveals your internet provider and an approximate location, often just the city or region. It doesn’t show your name or exact home address to websites. Your provider can link it to your account, which is why legal requests go to providers.
Using a VPN replaces your visible public IP with the VPN server’s address.
How to find your private IP
- Windows: Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > your network > Properties, or type ipconfig in Command Prompt and look for IPv4 Address.
- Mac: System Settings > Wi-Fi > Details.
- iPhone: Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the ⓘ next to your network.
- Android: Settings > Network & internet > Internet, then tap your network.
Your public IP can change from time to time unless you pay your provider for a static IP. Checking a PC’s other details? Here’s what Windows version you have.
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