IP - Check your actual IP and ISP

Q: What is an IP address?

An IP address is a unique number assigned to a device on a network that enables communication on the internet.

Q: What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?

A public IP address is visible on the internet, while a private address is used within a local network.

Q: Does an IP address show my exact location?

An IP address only indicates an approximate location, usually at the country or region level.

How do you check your IP address and internet service provider (ISP)?

An IP address (Internet Protocol) is a unique identifier assigned to devices connected to the internet. It lets servers and websites know where to send a response to your request. Every device using the internet — a computer, phone or router — has its own IP address.

On this page you can quickly check your public IP address, internet service provider (ISP), country and other basic information about your network connection. This data is useful when diagnosing network issues, configuring servers or checking whether you are using a VPN or proxy.

Your public IP address is visible to the websites you visit. It can indicate the approximate location of the user, usually at the country or city level. In the case of mobile networks or VPN, the location may differ from the actual one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an IP address?

An IP address is a unique number assigned to a device on a computer network. It allows devices to be identified on the internet and enables communication between servers and users.

What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?

A public IP address is visible on the internet and identifies your network to websites. A private IP address is used within a local network, e.g. at home or in a company, and is not directly visible on the internet.

Does an IP address show my exact location?

An IP address allows the approximate location of a user to be determined, usually at the country or region level. An exact location cannot typically be established from an IP address alone.

Why does my IP address change?

Many internet providers assign dynamic IP addresses, which can change upon reconnecting to the network or after a set period of time. Static IP addresses are usually available as an additional service from the provider.

What can you find out from an IP address?

An IP address reveals basic information about an internet connection. From a public IP address you can determine the internet service provider (ISP), the approximate network location and the autonomous system number (ASN). This data is often used in network diagnostics, security analysis and server administration.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

An IP address allows you to determine the network operator from which the connection originates — for example a local internet provider or a mobile operator.

Approximate location

Based on the IP address, you can determine the approximate country, region or city where the operator's network infrastructure is located.

ASN number

An ASN (Autonomous System Number) identifies the operator's network in the global internet routing system.

IP address type

You can determine whether an IP address is public, private, dynamic or assigned to a data center.