What Is My IP Address?
Find your public IP address instantly. Your IP address is how other computers and websites identify you on the internet. Below you'll see your current IP address along with detailed information about your internet connection, ISP, and approximate location. We'll also explain what this information means and why IP geolocation isn't always accurate.
Public vs Private IP Addresses
Your device actually has two types of IP addresses:
Public IP Address
This is what we show above. It's assigned by your ISP and visible to the entire internet. All devices in your home/office share the same public IP.
Private IP Address
Assigned by your router to your specific device. Only visible within your local network. Common ranges: 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x
GeoIP Location Accuracy
Location Isn't Always Accurate
The location shown above is estimated based on your IP address and can be off by hundreds of miles. GeoIP databases map IP ranges to locations, but this isn't perfect because:
- •ISPs often assign IPs from centralized locations, not your actual city
- •VPNs and proxies show the server's location, not yours
- •Mobile networks may route through distant towers
- •Corporate networks often appear at headquarters, not branch offices
NAT and CGNAT
Regular NAT
Your home router does NAT to share one public IP among all your devices. This is normal and works well for most internet activities.
✅ Hosting servers possible
✅ P2P connections work
CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT)
Some ISPs use CGNAT, adding another layer of NAT. Multiple customers share the same public IP, which can limit functionality.
❌ Can't host servers
⚠️ P2P may be limited