My Public IP Address & Network Scope
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IPv4 vs IPv6
Your current connection is using IPv4.
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses written in 4 decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g. 203.0.113.1).
IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses written in 8 hexadecimal groups separated by colons (e.g. 2001:db8::1).
- IPv4 pool: ~4.3 billion addresses (virtually exhausted).
- IPv6 pool: ~340 undecillion addresses (virtually infinite).
Public vs Private IP
The address shown above is your public IP — the address visible to web servers across the internet.
Your home Wi-Fi or office router assigns your device a private IP (such as 192.168.1.15 or 10.0.0.42)
and uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to route traffic through this single public address.
- Private IPs are not routable across the public internet.
- All devices on your local network often share one public IP.
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Your public IP is detected from your active request. No personal tracking or location profiling is performed.
Need to quickly copy your public IP address for an SSH whitelist, database firewall, or game server? This tool surfaces your current address with a single-click copy button and clear network diagnostics.
In addition to your address, learn the architectural differences between IPv4 and IPv6, why your local network uses private IP ranges, and how your connection reaches the wider internet.
How to use this tool
- Check your public IP displayed in large monospace text above.
- Click Copy IP Address to copy the string directly to your clipboard.
- Review the IPv4 vs IPv6 and Public vs Private sections below to understand how your network routes packets.
Understanding IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 addresses are 32 bits long and written in dotted-decimal format (e.g., 203.0.113.1). Because IPv4 only supports approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses, the global pool has been exhausted for years, relying on NAT (Network Address Translation) to keep networks operational.
IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses written in hexadecimal notation separated by colons (e.g., 2001:db8::1). With 340 undecillion addresses available, every device on Earth can possess a globally routable, unique address without NAT.
Using your public IP for access control
Cloud servers (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean) and database clusters (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) frequently lock down access to specified IP addresses for security. Adding your public IP to security group rules ensures only your workstation can connect.
If your ISP assigns dynamic IP addresses, remember to re-check this page whenever your internet connection drops or your router restarts to ensure your access rule remains updated.
Frequently asked questions
Can other people see my public IP address?
Yes. Any server or peer you connect to across the internet receives your public IP address so it can send response packets back to your device.
What is the difference between /my-ip/ and /ip-address/?
Both tools share the same verified server-side detection engine. /my-ip/ is optimized for quick copy actions and educational network diagnostics, while /ip-address/ emphasizes routing metadata and reverse DNS.