Find your public IP address and view basic connection details such as location, ISP, ASN, and time zone.
Last updated: June 2026 | By Patchworkr Team
An IP address is a public network identifier used so websites, apps, and online services can send information back to your connection.
Your public IP address usually represents your router, mobile network, VPN, proxy, or internet provider rather than one exact device.
IPv4 addresses are shorter and still widely used. IPv6 addresses are newer, longer, and support a much larger number of internet-connected devices.
An IP address can often estimate a general city, region, country, ISP, or network provider, but it does not normally reveal an exact street address.
If you use a VPN, proxy, corporate network, mobile carrier, or public Wi-Fi, the visible IP details may reflect that network instead of your real location.
Is this my exact location?
No. IP geolocation is approximate and usually points to your ISP, carrier, VPN, proxy, or general network area.
Why is my city wrong?
IP databases can be outdated or may show where your ISP routes traffic instead of your actual location.
What is a public IP address?
A public IP address is the address websites see when your network connects to the internet.
What is a private IP address?
A private IP address is used inside your local network, such as your home Wi-Fi or office network.
Does a VPN change my IP?
Yes. A VPN usually replaces your visible public IP with the VPN server IP.
Can my IP address change?
Yes. Many residential and mobile connections use dynamic IP addresses that can change over time.
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