What Is My IP Address? — Free Public IP Lookup

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Public IP Address Lookup

Click the button below to detect your current public IPv4/IPv6 address and connection details.

Our What Is My IP tool detects your public Internet Protocol (IPv4/IPv6) address in real time. It displays your public IP, connection protocol, and helpful network diagnostic details with zero tracking or storage of private user data.

How to Use

  1. Automatic Detection

    Your public IP address is detected automatically when the tool loads.

  2. Click "Copy IP"

    Click the Copy button to copy your public IP address directly to your clipboard.

  3. Refresh / Re-detect

    Click "Re-detect" to re-check your connection when switching VPNs or Wi-Fi networks.

What Is a Public IP Address?

Your public IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to your router or connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It acts as your device's return address when requesting web pages and routing internet traffic.

Privacy & Security Guarantee

  • Zero Logging: We do not store, log, or sell your IP address or connection information.
  • IPv4 & IPv6 Compatible: Automatically handles standard IPv4 (e.g. 192.0.2.1) and modern IPv6 addresses.
  • VPN & Proxy Testing: Quickly verify if your VPN or proxy server is active and masking your real connection.
  • One-Click Clipboard: Easily share your IP with server administrators or whitelist it for firewall access.

Common Use Cases

Game Server Hosting

Share your external IP with friends for peer-to-peer hosting and Minecraft/Palworld servers.

VPN Verification

Confirm your VPN is connected and hiding your true residential IP address.

Server & Firewall Whitelisting

Find your IP quickly to grant SSH, VPS, database, or AWS security group access.

Network Troubleshooting

Diagnose connectivity drops, DNS routing issues, and ISP routing changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this tool detect my public IP address?

When your browser requests the tool, our secure client queries high-speed public DNS/IP resolution services to return your public-facing address.

Does this tool support both IPv4 and IPv6?

Yes! The tool automatically detects whichever protocol your current network and ISP use for web traffic.

Is my IP address saved on your servers?

No. Your IP address is never stored, tracked, or retained on our databases.

Why does my IP address change over time?

Most home ISPs assign dynamic IP addresses that refresh periodically or whenever your router restarts.

How do I copy my IP address?

Click the prominent "Copy IP" button next to your detected address for instant clipboard copy.

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