Your public IP address is the identifier websites see when you connect. This page looks it up for you using public lookup services: it fetches your IPv4 address and, if your connection supports it, your IPv6 address, then adds the details attached to that address — approximate city and country, and the internet provider that owns the connection. If a lookup fails because you are offline or a service is blocked, the page says so clearly instead of guessing.
What the Details Mean
The location shown is approximate: providers register their address blocks in cities that may not be yours, so treat it as a region, not a pinpoint. The provider name reveals whose network carried the request. If you use a VPN, everything on this page describes the VPN server's address and location — which is exactly what websites see too. That makes the tool a quick way to confirm a VPN is actually active before you rely on it.
How to Check Your IP
- Open this page and let the lookups run.
- Read your IPv4 address, and IPv6 if your network provides one.
- Check the location and provider details below.
- If something looks wrong, toggle your VPN or reconnect and refresh.
Common Reasons to Look
Remote workers confirm they are on the company VPN. Gamers and streamers share an address for whitelisting. Anyone setting up port forwarding, remote access or a smart-home connection needs the public address first. Support teams ask for it to check routing and regional content issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see two different addresses?
Many networks now run IPv4 and IPv6 side by side. Each is a valid public address for your connection; different sites may use either.
The location is not my city. Is something wrong?
Probably not. IP locations are based on the provider's registration data and are often only accurate to a region.
Can websites see my exact home address from my IP?
No. An IP address reveals an approximate area and your provider, not your street address. Your provider holds the subscriber details.