WHOISWhat Is My IP?
Your public IP address, detected automatically — no need to type anything.
Your IP address
Checked: 12 Oct 2026, 00:31 UTC — detected for this request only, not stored.
| IP address | 216.73.217.146 |
| IP version | IPv4 |
| Network provider | AMAZON-02 - Amazon.com, Inc., US |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network range | 216.73.216.0/22 |
| Approximate country | US (network-registration based, not a precise or personal location) |
| Reverse DNS (PTR) | No PTR record found |
What is my IP address?
This page answers the question "what is my IP?" the moment it opens. Your public IP address is the address websites and online services see when you connect to them. It is assigned by your internet provider, mobile network or VPN, and it is shared by every device that connects through the same router or network.
Alongside the address, the page shows the IP version, the network provider, its ASN, the network range, the approximate country and the reverse DNS name if one exists.
How this page finds your IP
When your browser loads the page, our server reads the address the connection came from. That is the address the whole internet sees for you right now. The tool then looks up public network data for it, the same way our IP Lookup does: the network's ASN, name and routed range from Team Cymru's routing-based service, and a reverse DNS query for a PTR hostname.
The address is used only to build this page for this one request. It is not stored or shown to anyone else.
How to check your IP address
- Open this page; there is nothing to type.
- Read your IP address at the top of the results.
- Check the network provider and country to confirm which connection you are using.
- To compare, switch network (for example from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or turn a VPN on) and reload.
What your IP results mean
IPv4 or IPv6
If your provider supports IPv6 and your device prefers it, you will see a longer IPv6 address with colons. Otherwise you will see a familiar four-part IPv4 address. Many connections have both, and websites may see either one.
Network provider and country
The provider is the network your traffic leaves through: usually your broadband or mobile company, or your VPN service. The country is where that address block is registered, not where you are standing.
Reverse DNS
Many providers give their customer addresses a hostname that includes the provider's own domain, and sometimes a hint of the region. It is not personal information about you.
My IP address and my local IP address
Your computer also has a local address, such as 192.168.1.20, that only works inside your home or office network. Your router translates between that local address and the single public address shown here. That is why every device in the same house usually shows the same public IP on this page, while each has its own local address in its network settings.
Why websites need your IP address
Every connection on the internet needs a return address, so a website has to see your public IP to send the page back to you. Sites also use it to limit abuse, for example by slowing down repeated login attempts, and to pick a nearby server. Hiding your address completely therefore needs a VPN or similar service that connects on your behalf.
Common uses
- Checking that a VPN is working and hides your normal address.
- Giving your address to an IT team so they can allow it through a firewall.
- Confirming which connection you are using when troubleshooting.
Common problems and fixes
The address changed. Most home and mobile connections use dynamic addresses that change from time to time, for example when the router restarts. Ask your provider about a static IP if you need a fixed one.
The country is wrong. Mobile networks and VPNs often route traffic through another city or country, and some providers register addresses centrally.
The address is not your VPN's. Reconnect the VPN, then reload the page to check again.
Related tools
- IP Lookup checks any address, including its block list status.
- IP Blacklist Checker checks your address against spam lists.
- Reverse IP Lookup shows the hostname for an address.
Frequently asked questions
Is my IP address stored when I visit this page?
No. The address is read from your connection to build the results for this single page view and is not saved by the tool. Like most websites, the hosting server may keep standard access logs for security and troubleshooting, as almost every web server does.
Why is my IP address different on my phone?
Your phone gets a different public address when it uses mobile data instead of your home Wi-Fi, because the traffic goes through your mobile network. On the same Wi-Fi as your computer, both devices normally share one public IP address because they connect through the same router.
Can someone find my location from my IP address?
Only roughly. An IP address usually reveals your internet provider and the country, sometimes the region or city. It does not reveal your street address or your name. Your provider knows which customer used an address at a given time, but shares that only under legal process.
Why does this page show an IPv6 address?
Your internet provider supports IPv6 and your device chose it for this connection. IPv6 addresses are longer and use colons, for example 2001:db8::1. Many connections have both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address, and which one a website sees depends on your device and network.
How can I change my public IP address?
Restarting your router often gives you a new address if your provider uses dynamic addresses. Switching to another network, such as mobile data, also changes it. A VPN replaces it with the VPN provider's address. For a permanent change, contact your provider.
What is the difference between a static and a dynamic IP?
A dynamic IP can change over time, usually when your router reconnects, and is normal for home and mobile connections. A static IP stays the same, which is useful for running servers or for firewall rules. Providers often offer static addresses for business plans or for an extra fee.
Does using a VPN change what this page shows?
Yes. With a VPN connected, websites see the VPN server's address instead of yours, so this page shows the VPN's IP, network provider and country. If you still see your normal provider here while connected, the VPN is not routing this traffic.