What is My IP Address Tool?
Your public IP address is the unique identifier your ISP assigns to your internet connection. It is the address visible to every website, server, and online service you interact with. Unlike your private (local) IP used within your home network, your public IP is globally routable and reveals your approximate location and ISP to any server you connect to.
This tool automatically detects your public IP when the page loads — no input required. It then queries three data sources to build a complete picture: country, city, ISP, ASN, timezone, connection type, and a privacy assessment. The privacy panel checks for VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, and datacenter usage, giving you a clear view of what information your connection reveals.
How to Use It?
Simply open this page. Your IP is detected and analysed automatically. Click ❏ Copy IP to copy your address. Click 🔍 Full Details to open the complete IP Lookup report for your address with map, currency, language, and all metadata fields.
💡 Real-World Example
Example: Before connecting to a company VPN, an employee opens My IP Address to confirm their current public IP is their home ISP (e.g. Jio, Airtel). After connecting to the VPN, they reload the page — the IP and location should now show the VPN server's country, confirming the VPN tunnel is active and working correctly.
🔒 IP Privacy Guide
Your IP address reveals more than most people realise: your approximate location, your ISP, and — combined with browser fingerprinting — can help websites recognise you across visits even without cookies. Here's what actually matters for everyday privacy:
What's exposed
Your public IP, approximate city/region, ISP name, and (via Browser Fingerprint above) your device's screen size, timezone, language, and canvas signature.
What's NOT exposed
Your exact street address, name, phone number, or browsing history — an IP alone cannot identify a specific PERSON, only a network connection.
Dynamic vs Static IP
Most home connections get a "dynamic" IP that changes periodically (router restart, ISP reassignment) — re-check this page after a few days to see if yours has changed.
Reducing exposure
A reputable VPN hides your IP from websites (they see the VPN server's IP instead). Browser fingerprinting still works regardless of VPN — for that, privacy-focused browsers (Firefox with resistFingerprinting, Tor Browser) help more.
🔒 VPN Benefits — What a VPN Actually Protects
| Protection | VPN Helps? | Notes |
|---|
| Hide your IP from websites | ✅ Yes | Websites see the VPN server's IP, not yours |
| Hide browsing from your ISP | ✅ Yes | ISP sees encrypted traffic to the VPN server only |
| Bypass geo-restrictions | ✅ Yes | Appears to be browsing from the VPN server's country |
| Protect on public Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Encrypts traffic between you and the VPN server |
| Prevent browser fingerprinting | ❌ No | Fingerprinting doesn't rely on IP — use a privacy browser instead |
| Hide WebRTC-leaked IP | ⚠️ Depends | Only if the VPN app specifically blocks WebRTC — check with the test above |
| Make you "anonymous" | ❌ No | The VPN provider itself can usually see your real IP — choose providers with audited no-log policies |
Use this page's VPN/Proxy/Tor Detection card before and after connecting to your VPN — if the detected IP, ISP and country all change, your VPN is correctly routing traffic. If they DON'T change, your VPN may not be active or may be misconfigured.
⚠️ WebRTC Leaks Explained
WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is a browser technology used for video calls, voice chat and file sharing directly between browsers (e.g. Google Meet, Discord). To establish these direct connections, WebRTC uses STUN servers to discover your IP addresses — INCLUDING your real public IP, even if you're connected to a VPN.
This happens because WebRTC operates at a lower network layer that some VPNs don't intercept by default. A website running a simple script can use this to learn your real IP behind the VPN — defeating the VPN's main privacy benefit.
How to check: The WebRTC Leak Test card above runs this exact check in your browser right now. If you're using a VPN and see a "Public IP via WebRTC" that's DIFFERENT from your VPN's IP (i.e. matches your real ISP's IP), that's a leak.
How to fix a leak:
- Check if your VPN app has a "Block WebRTC leaks" or "Prevent WebRTC IP discovery" setting — enable it
- Use a browser extension specifically designed to disable WebRTC (e.g. "WebRTC Leak Shield")
- In Firefox, set
media.peerconnection.enabled to false in about:config (disables WebRTC entirely — breaks video calls)
- Use Brave or Firefox with built-in "Proxy only" WebRTC IP handling policy options
📊 Understanding Your Results
IPv4 Address
Your primary public address — the one almost all websites and services see. Most home connections still rely primarily on IPv4.
IPv6 Address
Shown only if your ISP and device both support IPv6 (increasingly common on mobile networks). If blank, your connection is IPv4-only — this is normal and not an error.
ISP / Organization
Identifies your internet provider. If you're on a VPN, this will show the VPN provider's name, not your home ISP.
Privacy Status panel
Shows whether your CURRENT connection is flagged as VPN, Proxy, Tor, or Datacenter — useful for confirming a VPN is actually active before doing sensitive browsing.
⚠️ Common Errors & What They Mean
⏳ Page stuck on "Detecting your IP..."
This usually means a browser extension (ad-blocker, privacy extension) is blocking the api.ipify.org request. Try disabling ad-blockers for this site or use a different browser to confirm.
❓ IPv6 shows "—" (blank)
Not an error — it means your current network connection does not have IPv6 connectivity. Many home broadband and corporate networks in India and elsewhere are still IPv4-only.
📍 Location shows a different city than expected
Mobile carriers often route all traffic through a regional gateway — so a user in one city may show as being in their carrier's nearest major hub city. This is normal carrier-grade NAT behaviour.
💡 Advanced Tips
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Verify your VPN is working
Check your IP before connecting to a VPN, then again after. The IP, ISP and country should all change. If they don't, your VPN may not be routing traffic correctly (DNS or IP leak).
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IPv4 vs IPv6 dual-stack
Some websites prefer IPv6 when available. If you're troubleshooting why a site behaves differently on mobile vs desktop, compare which IP version each device shows here.
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Dynamic IP changes
Most home ISPs reassign your IP periodically (router restart, daily, or weekly). If a service has "remembered" your old IP for allow-listing, re-check here and update it.
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Full report
Click "Full Details" to run your IP through the complete IP Lookup tool — including ASN, hosting detection and a map of your registered location.
📜 Public IP vs Private IP vs VPN IP
| Type | Example | Visible To |
|---|
| Private (LAN) IP | 192.168.1.5 | Only devices on your home/office network |
| Public IP (this tool) | 103.21.244.10 | Every website and server you connect to |
| VPN IP | 185.246.x.x (VPN provider's range) | Websites see this instead of your real public IP |
FAQ
Does my IP address change? +
Most home connections use dynamic IPs that change when the router reconnects. Businesses and servers typically use static IPs. Mobile data IPs change very frequently.
Can websites track me via my IP? +
Yes. Websites log your IP on every visit. Combined with cookies and browser fingerprinting it enables cross-session tracking. A VPN masks your real IP.
Why is my location wrong? +
VPN users see the VPN server location. Mobile data shows the carrier's regional hub. Some ISPs route traffic through a central gateway, making all customers appear to be in the same city.
What is IPv6? +
IPv6 is the newer 128-bit addressing system replacing IPv4. It provides virtually unlimited addresses. Most modern networks support both simultaneously via dual-stack.
Is my IP personal data under GDPR? +
Yes. Under GDPR an IP address is personal data when linkable to an identifiable individual. Websites must have a lawful basis for logging and processing IP addresses.