Understanding your address
What this IP tools page helps you do
Your public IP address is the internet-facing identifier assigned to your connection by your provider. Websites, games and remote services see this address when you browse online, which is why support teams often ask for it when troubleshooting access or firewall rules.
This page shows your current public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses when available, lets you look up registration details for another address, and includes practical IPv4 subnet and integer conversion tools for network planning.
For map-based geolocation and a fuller provider breakdown, use the dedicated IP location tracker. For reachability testing after confirming an address, continue with ping and traceroute. To measure your connection speed, run the internet speed test.
IP address questions
What is a public IP address?
It is the internet-facing address assigned to your connection, commonly by your internet provider. Devices in one home or office may share it.
Can an IP address reveal my exact location?
No. IP geolocation is approximate and often maps to a provider service area or nearby city, not a street or precise building.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses. IPv6 provides vastly more unique addresses and supports modern internet growth.
Why does my public IP address change?
Many internet providers assign dynamic addresses that can change when a connection reconnects or when the provider renews its network lease.
Does a VPN change my public IP?
Yes. A VPN normally makes websites see the public address of the VPN server instead of the address assigned directly by your internet provider.
Is it safe to share a public IP address?
A public IP does not reveal an exact home address, but it is still network information. Share it only when needed with a trusted support or network professional.
Why is my IPv6 address missing?
IPv6 must be enabled end to end by your device, router and internet provider. If any part of the path lacks IPv6, only IPv4 will be shown here.
What is an IPv4 integer used for?
Some databases, firewalls and legacy systems store IPv4 addresses as a single unsigned number. The converter helps translate between dotted notation and that integer format.