What Is My IP Address?
Tool first: see your observed public IP and run a quick VPN before/after check.
Check your current public IP, IP version and approximate network details observed by this site. Then compare before and after connecting to a VPN.
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How to read the result
Treat this as an observation on this device and this page, not a laboratory certificate. Browser permissions, extensions and reduced user-agent strings can all change what you see.
What Is an IP Address?
An IP address is a network routing identifier used to deliver traffic across the internet. A public IP is what external services usually see, while private IP addresses are used inside local networks such as homes or offices.
IPv4 vs IPv6
| Type | Address size | Example |
|---|---|---|
| IPv4 | 32-bit | 203.0.113.10 |
| IPv6 | 128-bit | 2001:db8:85a3::8a2e:370:7334 |
Public IP vs Private IP
| Property | Public IP | Private IP |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Seen by external websites | Used inside local network |
| Assignment | ISP/upstream network | Router/local network |
| Purpose | Internet routing path | LAN device communication |
What can my IP reveal?
IP data can suggest approximate region and network ownership, but it does not usually reveal an exact home address on its own. IP geolocation is best treated as approximate.
How can I change my public IP?
Common methods include reconnecting to a network, switching networks, using mobile data, or using a VPN that routes traffic through a VPN server.
A VPN can change the public IP websites see by routing your connection through a VPN server. Explore DexterVPN.
- VPN basics: What Is a VPN?
- Tunnel explanation: What Is a VPN Tunnel?
- Server locations: DexterVPN server locations
Find your IP on supported devices
- Windows: network settings, then compare with DexterVPN for Windows.
- macOS: network settings, then compare with DexterVPN for Mac.
- Android: network details, then compare with DexterVPN for Android.
Limits
- Results are observations from this device/browser/session, not a complete privacy audit.
- Approximate location and resolver behavior can vary by network path and provider architecture.
- Passwords and checklists stay in this browser.
- A DexterVPN subscription is not required to use these pages.
Privacy statement
These tools are designed to minimize retained data. The IP tool returns only what this site observes for the current request. Browser-based checks run locally where possible. Baseline values for self-tests are saved only in this browser if you choose Save. See the privacy policy.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is my public IP?
- Your public IP is the address external websites typically see for this browser request. It may differ from your device's local/private network address.
- Can an IP address reveal my exact home location?
- Usually no. IP geolocation is approximate and may only indicate an area or network provider context.
- Does connecting a VPN change this result?
- It usually changes the public IP websites see when the browser traffic routes through the VPN tunnel.
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