Public IP vs local IP
Your devices have two kinds of address. The public IP above belongs to your internet connection as a whole and is shared by every phone, laptop and TV behind your router. Each device also has a local (private) IP, usually starting with 192.168.,10. or 172.16–31., which only works inside your home network. That is why a website cannot see your laptop's local address, and why two devices on the same Wi-Fi show the same public IP here.
Need the local one? The step-by-step guide shows where to find it on Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android and most routers.
What the details mean
- Provider (ISP): the organisation that announces your address on the internet, usually your broadband or mobile operator, or your VPN.
- ASN: the autonomous system number of that network. Engineers use it to identify who routes your traffic.
- City, region and country: estimated from network data. Treat it as "near here", not as your position.
Common questions
What is my IP address?
It is the public address your internet provider assigned to your connection. Websites and online services see this address, not the private one your router gives to each device. The number at the top of this page is the address this site received from you.
Is the location shown here exact?
No. IP location comes from registration and routing data, so it usually points to your provider's nearest network hub, often the right city but sometimes a neighbouring one, and never your street address. A VPN, a mobile network or carrier-grade NAT can place you somewhere else entirely.
Why do I see an IPv6 address instead of IPv4?
When both you and the site support IPv6, browsers prefer it. Many providers give every connection an IPv6 address plus a shared or private IPv4 address. Neither is wrong; the IPv4 vs IPv6 guide explains the difference.
Does my IP address change?
Most home and mobile connections get a dynamic address that can change when the router restarts, the lease expires or the phone switches networks. Fixed (static) addresses are usually a paid business option.
Can someone find me with my IP address?
An IP address alone reveals your provider and an approximate area, not your identity. Only your provider can link an address to a subscriber, normally under a legal request. Use a VPN if you want sites to see a different address.