My IP Address

My IP address

What Is An IP Address?

Have you ever wondered what an IP address is exactly? What sets IPv4 distinct from IPv6? Do you require an understanding of the distinction between static and dynamic IP?

To distinguish your device from the billions of others, your internet service provider gives it an Internet Protocol (IP) address, a numeric identifier. Devices utilize IP addresses to discover and interact with one another. Thus, in a manner, an IP address serves as an online home address.

What's my IP address?

Every device really has two IP addresses: one that is public or external and is used to connect to the internet at large, and the other is private or internal and connects to your local network, also known as your personal internet router.

For a number of purposes, like setting up a file server, installing a printer, or interacting with other devices on the same network, knowing your IP address is helpful. Your IP address also serves as a means of understanding how your personal information is shared because it shares your location. This is another reason why an increasing number of individuals choose to utilize a VPN, or "virtual private network," which masks their true location.

How do I find my IP address?

How to find my IP address on Windows 11

If you're using Windows 11 and connected to Wi-Fi, follow these steps to get your IP:

• Select "Start," followed by "Settings," "Network & internet," and "Wi-Fi."

• Choose the network you're currently logged into.

• Then select "Properties."

• Your IP will be shown next to "IPv4 address" at the bottom of the window as soon as you scroll there.

How do I find my IP address on a Mac?

If you're using Wi-Fi, use these instructions to determine your IP address on a Mac:

• On the Apple menu, choose "System Preferences."

• Click the "Network" icon twice.

• Your IP address will be shown in the center of the window when you choose "Wi-Fi" on the window's left side.

How to find my phone's IP address

Here's how to locate the Android phone's IP address:

• Go to the settings on your phone.

• Choose "About device."

• Click "Status."

• The IP address of your device may be found here, among other details.

What will you get with this tool?

• The ISP and organization's name

• The IP's hostname

• The country it's in

• The region/state

• The city (see below)

• The latitude and longitude of the location (a best guess)

• The area code for that region

• Any known services running on that IP

IP Address Location Results

It's critical to realize that no IP lookup tool can guarantee accuracy. Results of IP location lookups are displayed from a variety of IP location databases, and each database provides distinct information. The nation, region, and city correspond frequently to the IP's real physical location.

Why does my IP address display another state?

The findings of the geolocation data are not entirely accurate for a variety of reasons. Several elements are:

• location of the IP address's registration

• Location of the governing entity

• Whether the user is using a VPN or proxy

• Whether or not the connection is mobile

The IP address location search information can indicate Canada as the IP location. For instance, if you are in the US and the IP's governing agency is in Canada. On a mobile device, looking for an IP address in the northern US frequently returns a Canadian IP address.

IP Address Results

Users frequently mistakenly believe they will discover the precise location of an IP address when utilizing an IP address lookup tool. Simply said, this is untrue. The precise physical address of an IP address location cannot be provided by any Internet Protocol (IP) address database. You'll at most learn the user's IP address and the city they are in.

The only party that can give an IP's precise physical address is its Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs often keep logs of which users were granted IP addresses at any particular moment. The amount of time an ISP can keep these records on file is often limited. However, the ISP is unlikely to provide any information without a police order or other legal paperwork.

You shouldn't anticipate an ISP to provide you with the postal address of a user who used a certain IP address if you get an inappropriate or fraudulent email. Instead, give the authorities control of the communications so they can handle their business.