What Is My IP Address?
Your public IP address is how websites see your connection. Here it is, with your provider and what your browser reports about the network.
Your public IP address
Looking up…
Network
- IP version
- –
- Provider (ISP)
- –
- Network (ASN)
- –
- Approximate location
- –
- Nearest server
- –
This device
- Connection type
- –
- Network class
- –
- Estimated downlink
- –
- Estimated round trip
- –
- Browser
- –
Public IP vs local IP address
You actually have two IP addresses:
- Public IP (shown above): the address your internet provider gives your whole home. Every device on your WiFi shares it, and it’s what websites see.
- Local or private IP: the address your router gives each device, usually starting with
192.168.or10.. Your router’s own local address, the “default gateway”, is the one you type to open its settings. The router login finder lists the common ones by brand.
How to find your local IP address
- Windows: open Command Prompt, type
ipconfigand look for “IPv4 Address”. - Mac: System Settings → Network → WiFi → Details. Your IP is listed under TCP/IP.
- iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the ⓘ next to your network.
- Android: Settings → Network & internet → Internet → tap your network (the exact menu names vary by brand).
Why does my IP show the wrong city?
IP locations come from databases that map address ranges to the places providers register them, not from GPS. They’re often accurate to the country and region but can be off by a city or more, especially on mobile data. With a VPN on, you’ll see the VPN server’s location instead.
Is it safe to share my IP address?
Your IP can reveal your provider and rough area, but not your name or street address. Every website you visit already sees it. Still, don’t post it publicly alongside personal details. If you want to hide it, a reputable VPN replaces it with the VPN’s address.
Next step: see how fast that connection really is with the WiFi speed test, or check its stability with the ping test.