What Is My IP?
Your IP address is a numerical label that identifies your device and location on the internet.
Your Current IP Info
My Public IPv4:73.77.197.101
My Public IPv6:2601:2c5:4701:c680:54e8:4f58:41cb:7f94
My IP Location:Houston, TX US
My ISP:Comcast Cable Communications LLC
Security & Privacy Guides
What is an IP Address?
An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to your device on the internet. It plays a crucial role in online communication, allowing websites and services to recognize and interact with your device.
Types of IP Addresses
- IPv4: IPv4 is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol, and it’s the most widely used. It assigns a 32-bit address to devices (like 192.168.1.1), allowing for about 4.3 billion unique addresses.
- IPv6: IPv6 is the newer version of the Internet Protocol, designed to replace IPv4. It uses 128-bit addresses (like 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334), supporting trillions of unique IP addresses to handle the growing number of internet-connected devices.
- Public IP: The address assigned to your network by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
- Private IP: The internal address used within your home or office network.
- Static IP: An IP address that doesn’t change over time.
- Dynamic IP: An IP address that changes periodically, typically assigned by ISPs.
- Public vs Private IP Address: Learn the difference between public and private IP addresses.
Why You Might Want to Hide or Change Your IP Address
- Protect your privacy and prevent tracking.
- Access geo-restricted content.
- Bypass censorship and firewalls.
- Enhance online security by reducing exposure to threats.
How to Change Your IP Address
- Use a VPN: Encrypts your internet and gives you a new IP address.
- Restart Your Router: Some ISPs assign dynamic IPs that change when rebooted.
- Use a Proxy Server: Proxies mask your original IP address.
- Use Tor Browser: The Tor browser routes your internet traffic through a decentralized network of volunteer-operated servers, known as nodes, to anonymize your connection and obscure your IP address.
- VPNs vs Proxies: VPNs and Proxies are not the same. VPNs usually do a better job at hiding your IP than proxies.