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What Is My IP Address? – Free IP Checker
Instantly see your public IPv4 and IPv6 address. Your IP is fetched directly from ipify in your browser — nothing is stored or logged.
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Zeigt deine öffentliche IPv4- und IPv6-Adresse
IPv4 vs IPv6 Explained
IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) has been the backbone of the internet since the 1980s. It uses 32-bit addresses written as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g., 203.0.113.45), providing roughly 4.3 billion unique addresses. As internet-connected devices surpassed that number, IPv6 was introduced with 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:db8::1), offering a practically unlimited address space of 340 undecillion addresses. Most modern networks support both protocols simultaneously via dual-stack configuration.
Public vs Private IP Addresses
Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to every website and service you connect to. It identifies your network on the global internet. Your private IP address (ranges like 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, or 192.168.0.0/16) is used within your local network. Your router translates between public and private addresses using Network Address Translation (NAT), allowing multiple devices to share a single public IP.
How to Protect Your IP Address
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) masks your real IP by routing traffic through a remote server, making websites see the VPN server's IP instead of yours. The Tor network provides even stronger anonymity by routing traffic through multiple relays. For everyday browsing, a reputable VPN is sufficient for most privacy needs. Be cautious with free VPN services that may log or sell your browsing data.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an IP address?
- An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to the internet. It serves two purposes: identifying the host or network interface, and providing the location of the device in the network for routing traffic.
- What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
- IPv4 addresses use 32 bits (e.g., 192.168.1.1), providing about 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 uses 128 bits (e.g., 2001:0db8::1), providing a virtually unlimited address space. IPv6 was created because the world is running out of IPv4 addresses.
- What is the difference between a public and private IP?
- Your public IP is the address visible to the internet, assigned by your ISP. Private IPs (like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) are used within your local network (home/office) and are not directly reachable from the internet. Your router uses NAT to translate between them.
- Can someone find my location from my IP address?
- An IP address can reveal your approximate geographic location (city/region level) and your ISP, but not your exact street address. For more privacy, use a VPN to mask your real IP address.
- Is my IP address stored by this tool?
- No. Your IP is fetched directly from the ipify.org API by your browser. NetScopeKit does not proxy, log, or store your IP address in any way.