Whats My IP

Introduction

"What’s My IP" shows your public IP address and basic connection details so you can confirm how your device appears to the internet. This quick check is useful for troubleshooting connectivity, verifying VPN/proxy behavior, allowlist troubleshooting, and basic network diagnostics. The tool detects IPv4 and IPv6 where available and displays additional context such as ISP and approximate geolocation when possible.

What is this tool?

The tool detects the public-facing IP address assigned to your connection as seen by external servers. This is the address websites and services see when your browser makes requests. Depending on your network, that address may be an IPv4, an IPv6, or both. If you are behind NAT, a carrier-grade NAT, or using a VPN/proxy, the displayed IP will be that of the gateway or VPN exit, not your device’s internal LAN address.

Why use this tool?

• Troubleshooting: Confirm whether your IP changes when you connect to a VPN or switch networks.
• Allowlisting: Get the public IP to add to firewall or API allowlists.
• Support diagnostics: Provide your IP to support teams when diagnosing connectivity or account issues.
• Security checks: Spot unexpected IP locations that might indicate a misconfigured VPN or compromised session.
• General curiosity: See whether you have IPv6 connectivity and which ISP owns the IP.

How to use it

1. Open this page; the tool will auto-detect your public IP and display it immediately.
2. If needed, click “Refresh” to re-detect after switching networks or toggling a VPN.
3. Copy the IP to your clipboard using the copy button for use in support tickets or firewall rules.
4. For internal/private LAN addresses, run local commands (see FAQ) — this tool shows public IP only.

Example

Detected:
Public IPv4: 203.0.113.45
Public IPv6: 2001:db8::1a2b:3c4d
ISP: Example ISP Ltd.
Location (approx): New York, United States

Interpretation: The connection has both IPv4 and IPv6. If you enable a VPN and re-run the check, the IP should change to the VPN exit address.

FAQ

Do you store my IP?
No — detections are performed in real time and are not retained. If your implementation logs lookups, document this in your Privacy Policy.

Why is the IP different from what my router shows?
Your router may show a private LAN IP (192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) or the router’s WAN IP. If your ISP uses carrier-grade NAT, the router’s WAN might still be a private range and the public IP will be different. This tool shows the public-facing IP seen by external servers.

Why does the location or ISP look wrong?
Geolocation databases are approximate and can be out of date. ASN/ISP info is a better signal for provider identification than city-level geolocation.

How do I find my local/private IP?
On Windows: run ipconfig in Command Prompt. On macOS/Linux: run ifconfig or ip addr in Terminal. Those commands show your local LAN addresses, which this tool does not expose.

Why use this for allowlists or support?
Allowlisting requires the public IP used by your connection. Confirm the IP shown here before adding it to firewall or API allowlists. Re-check after reconnecting, restarting the router, or switching networks because many consumer ISPs assign dynamic IPs that can change.