Public IP address
Your public IP identifies your connection to websites and online services. It is usually assigned by your internet provider, or by a VPN when one is active.
That is the address shown above.Public IP lookup
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REMOTE_ADDR
Your IP address
216.73.217.64
- Protocol
- IPv4
- Visibility
- Public address
- Source
- Direct request
View binary representation ⌄
11011000.01001001.11011001.01000000
01Instant
The address is read from the connection that delivered this page.
02Unspoofed
We show the direct remote address, not a visitor-controlled header.
03IPv4 + IPv6
Both address families are detected and represented correctly.
The short version
Public IP and local IP are not the same thing.
Local IP address
Your router gives each device a private address such as 192.168.1.20. It helps devices find one another inside your home or office.
How it works
One request tells the story.
When you open this page, your device sends a request across the internet. The server needs a return address, just as a reply needs a destination. That network address is what you see here.
A router, mobile carrier, company gateway, or VPN may sit between your device and the server. In those cases, the visible address belongs to that gateway rather than to the device itself.
1Your deviceLocal IP
······2Network gatewayPublic IP
······3This websiteSees the request
Network guides
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Public vs private IP addresses
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Questions about your IP
Can an IP address reveal my exact location?
Usually not. IP geolocation can often estimate a country, region, or city, but it is not a precise street address and may point to your provider’s infrastructure instead.
Why does a VPN change the address shown here?
A VPN sends your traffic through its own server. Websites see the VPN server’s public address instead of the public address assigned by your internet provider.
Is my public IP permanent?
Often it is dynamic and may change after a router restart, a lease renewal, or a network switch. A static IP stays fixed and is usually a specific service from a provider.
Why do I see 127.0.0.1 during local testing?
That reserved address means the browser is connecting to a server on the same computer. On the live website, the page reports the address used to reach the public server.
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