Your IP Address
What Is My IP Address?
Your public IP address, live from your connection right now.
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What Is My IP Address — Explained
Your IP address (216.73.216.51) is the public address assigned to your internet connection by your ISP. It identifies your device on the public internet.
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42. IPv6 uses a longer hex format like 2001:db8::1 and is gradually replacing IPv4 as the internet grows.
Can my IP address change?
Most home connections use a dynamic IP that can change when your router reconnects. Businesses often pay for a static IP that never changes.