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What an IP address actually is
Every device that connects to the internet is reachable through an IP address. The one shown above is your public IP — the address your router presents to the rest of the internet. Devices inside your home or office share it and use private addresses (like 192.168.1.4) behind the scenes.
Most home connections use a dynamic IP that changes when your router reconnects. Businesses often pay for a static IP so servers, VPNs and mail systems always resolve to the same address.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my location exact?
- No. IP geolocation maps your address to your provider's nearest exchange, so it is usually accurate to the city, not the street.
- Why does my IP change?
- Providers rotate addresses from a shared pool. Reboot your router and you will often see a different address here.
- Does a VPN hide my IP?
- Yes — with a VPN active this page shows the VPN server's address and location instead of your own.
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