What is a public IP address?
A public IP address is the internet-facing address your ISP assigns to your connection. Websites can see it when you visit them.
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What Is My IP Address?
This tool shows your public IP address, browser signals, and WebRTC exposure so you can understand what websites can see about your connection.
Direct answer
Your public IP address is the address the internet sees when your browser connects to a site. It is usually assigned by your ISP or VPN provider.
Why it matters
It helps you verify VPN behavior, compare IPv4 and IPv6, and check whether your browser is exposing more than you expected.
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What a website can see
A website can generally see your public IP and infer an approximate location from the address block.
It cannot see your name, your precise street address, or your local device files from IP alone.
Some browsers may also reveal extra network information through WebRTC, which is why the tool checks for leaks.
Limitations
IP geolocation is approximate and can be wrong or out of date.
VPN and proxy detection is signal-based, not a guarantee.
Some browsers or extensions restrict WebRTC, which can change the result.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about your IP address
What can a website see from my IP?
A website can usually see your public IP, an approximate location, and the network provider that owns the address range. It cannot see your name or exact home address from IP alone.
Can a VPN change my public IP?
Yes. A VPN routes traffic through another server, so websites usually see the VPN server's IP instead of your own. Some leaks can still reveal information, which is why this page also checks WebRTC.
What is IPv4 vs IPv6?
IPv4 is the older format most people know, while IPv6 is the newer, longer format that helps the internet scale. Some connections have one, some have both.
What can this tool not determine?
It cannot determine your exact street address, your identity, or whether a VPN is definitely working in every case. It only reports the signals it can observe.
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