Public IP address
Your public IP is the internet-facing address websites and online services generally see when your device connects.
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What Is My IP Address?
Check your public IP address and learn about your internet connection. View your network provider, approximate location, timezone and other available details in one simple dashboard.
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IP version
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Internet provider / organization
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City
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Region
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Country
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Timezone
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Coordinates
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Network / ASN
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Postal code
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Information is provided by third-party IP geolocation services. Some fields may be unavailable or approximate.
Approximate IP location
The marker represents an estimated location associated with your public IP address, not your exact home or street address.
Map will appear when approximate coordinates are available.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Location accuracy depends on the IP database and your internet provider.
Understand your network
Learn what your IP address means and how to use it safely.
IPv4 and IPv6
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and offers a much larger address space. Your connection may support one or both.
Privacy basics
An IP address can suggest an approximate region, but it does not reliably identify an exact street address. Use updated devices and strong account security.
What is an IP address?
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numeric label used to identify a connection on an IP network and help route data between devices and servers. When you open a website, your device sends requests across the network and the website's server uses network addressing to send the response back.
Public IP vs. private IP
A public IP address is used for communication across the public internet. Your internet service provider or network operator assigns or manages it. A private IP address is used inside a local network, such as your home Wi-Fi. Common private IPv4 ranges include 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12 and 192.168.0.0/16. Your router commonly uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to let several local devices share one public IPv4 address.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses are 32 bits long and are usually written as four decimal numbers separated by dots, such as 192.0.2.1. IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long and are written in hexadecimal groups separated by colons, such as 2001:db8::1. IPv6 was developed in part to provide a vastly larger address space. Whether you see IPv4, IPv6 or both depends on your device, router, network and internet provider.
Can an IP address reveal my exact location?
Usually not. IP geolocation databases estimate a location using network registration and other signals. Results can point to an ISP hub or regional area rather than the user's actual location. Mobile networks, corporate networks, VPNs and proxies can make the estimate less precise. Apkappe displays approximate location data only and does not use this map to identify a precise home address.
Can websites see my public IP?
Web servers generally receive the public IP address used to connect to them. This is part of normal internet communication. Websites may use it for security, abuse prevention, analytics or approximate localization. An IP address by itself does not automatically reveal your name or exact address, but it may be considered personal data in some circumstances and jurisdictions.
Does a VPN hide my IP address?
When configured correctly, a VPN routes traffic through a VPN server, so many websites see the VPN server's public IP rather than the original network IP. A VPN does not make every online activity anonymous, and the VPN provider may process connection information. Choose reputable providers, understand their privacy policies and keep your software updated.
What are DNS and a firewall?
The Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names such as example.com into IP addresses used by networks. A firewall applies rules to network traffic to help block unwanted connections. For everyday safety, update your router and devices, use unique passwords, enable multi-factor authentication where available and be cautious with unexpected links and downloads.
How accurate is this IP lookup?
The public IP value is supplied by an external lookup service. Location, organization, postal code and network details depend on that service's data and may be missing or inaccurate. Do not use IP geolocation as proof of a person's identity or physical location. If the tool fails, try again later; third-party services may impose request limits or experience downtime.
How does Apkappe handle this lookup?
This page requests public IP and related network data from third-party APIs when you open or refresh the tool. The API providers receive the requests and may process technical data according to their own terms and privacy policies. The tool first tries ipwho.is, then uses ipapi.co if the first service fails. Read our Privacy Policy for more information. Do not use this tool to attempt to identify, track or target another person.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about IP addresses and this tool.
What is my IP address?
Your public IP address is displayed at the top of the dashboard after the lookup completes. It is the public address associated with the connection used for the request.
Why is my location not exact?
IP geolocation estimates a region based on network records. It cannot reliably pinpoint your street address and can be affected by mobile networks, VPNs and ISP routing.
Why does the tool sometimes fail?
External APIs may be temporarily unavailable, rate-limited or unable to return some fields. Check your internet connection and use the refresh button later.
Will using a VPN change the result?
Often, yes. If your traffic goes through a VPN, the lookup generally sees the VPN server's public IP address.
Is my private Wi-Fi IP shown here?
No. This tool looks up the public IP address visible to the external API. Private local addresses such as 192.168.1.10 are usually not visible to internet servers.
Does Apkappe store my IP address?
This static page does not intentionally save the displayed IP in a database. However, your browser requests data from third-party APIs, and your hosting provider or other services may process standard server or connection logs. See the Privacy Policy.