IP Address Detector
This tool detects your current public IP address and provides basic geographical information associated with it. Your IP address is how devices identify you on the internet when you connect to websites or online services.
What is an IP Address?
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.
There are two main versions:
- **IPv4:** The older version, formatted as four numbers (0-255) separated by dots (e.g.,
192.168.1.1). Due to the limited number of addresses, IPv4 is running out. - **IPv6:** The newer version, formatted as a series of hexadecimal groups separated by colons (e.g.,
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). It offers a vastly larger address space.
Your public IP address is typically assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It can change over time (dynamic IP) or remain the same (static IP).
While an IP address indicates your network’s location (often down to the city or region level), it usually doesn’t identify a specific individual unless combined with other data or used by the ISP themselves.
Examples of IP Addresses
Here are examples of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses:
IPv4 Example:
IPv6 Example:
Loopback (Your Own Device):
::1 (IPv6)