Your IP
Your location
| ISP | |
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| DNS provider | |
| Browser | |
| Operating system | Windows |
What an IP address can tell you about your Internet connection and location
An IP address is the public address of a computer
The IP address allows ISPs and websites to understand where to send the requested information. It can be compared to a postal address—every packet of data sent over the Internet is accompanied by the IP addresses of the sender and the recipient. Each Internet provider has its own range of IP addresses, which it gives to subscribers. Since this information is public, the IP address can be used to track the location of a computer down to a city or neighborhood, and in some cases to a house or even a single apartment.
Websites can gather even more information about you
They can correlate data from IP address decryption with information from other tracking methods: cookies, tracking scripts, browser digital fingerprints, and activity within the site. Based on the information collected, a fairly detailed digital profile is generated. Websites can aggregate information about your location, your interests, the files you download, and even the people you communicate with. These digital profiles are very important for marketers. They can show you remarkably accurate targeted ads or suggest recommended content.
Is it possible to hide a location by changing the IP address?
Yes, just connect to the VPN
Your computer's public IP address will change to an IP address in another country or even another continent. A VPN encrypts all traffic and redirects it through a secure tunnel so that no one, not even your ISP, can track your internet activity.
Connect to VPN
What is an IP address?
127.0.0.1
An IP address is a unique number assigned to all devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones, during an internet connection.
IP address versions
There are two IP address standards currently in use: IP version 4 (IPv4) and IP version 6 (IPv6). The difference between them is the format and the number of characters. However, both standards are used for device identification and location-based addressing.
IPv4 consists of four sets of 1-3 digits separated by a dot, for example, 170.0.0.1. The maximum number of possible unique combinations is about 4 billion. However, by the time the number of connected devices exceeded 4 billion, a new standard was needed, and that standard was IPv6.
IPv6 consists of eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons, for example, 3ffe:1900:fe21:4545. Its length can be increased if necessary. This standard creates 3.4×10^38 possible unique combinations, which is enough for mankind "with reserve".
Public IP addresses
They can be compared to a postal address. You can't get a letter from a friend if you don't give them your mailing address, and you can't download pictures and text from a website if you don't give them your IP address.
Not only do computers have public IP addresses, but so do the servers where websites are stored. They are mapped to domain names for readability. For example, one of Google's public IP addresses is 142.250.185.195. If you type it into your browser, you'll get a Google page. But it is much more convenient to remember the address "Google" than "142.250.185.195".
By the way, with this IP address, you can check the location of Google servers—they are located in Mountain View, California, USA.
Private IP addresses
Your computer has not only a public IP address, but also a private IP one. These are issued when you connect to a private network. Private IP addresses are used to transmit information within a private network without connecting to the Internet.
For example, if you have a wireless printer, when you send a document to print, you transfer information within the network without "uploading" it to the Internet. The printer's private IP address is used for addressing.
Typically, private IP addresses begin with the number combination 192.168. It indicates that they belong to a private network. Private IP addresses are assigned by routers when the device is connected to your home network.
A private IP address is issued within the home network, so it is impossible to access the computer from the external Internet using it. A public IP address is issued on an external network, so it is possible to access your computer by knowing it.
How to Find My IP Address
It’s simple. Follow our easy instructions for all popular devices.
How to find public IP address
To view your public IP address, simply look at the top of this page. You'll see information about your IP, including your connection location, internet service provider, and whether your connection is secure.