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Whats my Address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a uniquely-identifying string of numbers assigned to each Internet-connected device or any device connected to a network. The address identifies and allows these devices to communicate with each other, either on an internal or external computer network.
Any device that transmits or receives network traffic gets an IP. 192.168.10.1 is an IP address example; any device with that IP can communicate with other devices across the same network. All governing devices, whether DHCP server, router, or Internet service provider, all use some sort of IP address management (IPAM) to prevent the assignment of the same Internet Protocol address to multiple devices. When there exists two devices with the same IP on the same network, an IP conflict prevents data from correct transmission and reception on these devices.
Your Internet activity then goes through your Internet service provider and routes back to you via the IP address assigned to you. Your address isn't permanent, though; it can change based onyour connection and the network you choose to connect to. It works, theoretically, as a digital version of your home address. It’s like how you need a home address to receive mail, and the sender must have your correct home number and zip code; you need an Internet Protocol addressto connect to the Internet, and any device trying to connect to yours needs the proper IP for asuccessful connection.
An IP can indicate which Internet service provider you use and your Internet speed. It also reveals information about your general location. It could indicate your country, state, city, orpostal region. However, you can’t find someone’s exact location from their IP. The information is intended for other devices and networks to identify your device, not for others to track you down.
what is a private IP Address
A private IP address is assigned to devices within private networks, such as home networks or corporate intranets. These addresses are also known as local or internal IP addresses. They typically start with 10, 172, or 192, which fall into classes A, B, and C, respectively. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) reserves these blocks specifically for private use.
There are two main types of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6. Private IP addresses were originally introduced to help manage the limited number of IPv4 addresses, as the 32-bit system provides a theoretical maximum of 4,294,967,296 addresses. However, the increasing number of Internet-connected devices in homes and businesses quickly led to IPv4 address space exhaustion.
how do i find my IP Address
To locate your IP address, you can find your public IP address displayed on our homepage. It will show both the IPv4 and, if applicable, the IPv6 address provided by your Internet service provider (ISP). This public IP address is what websites and Internet services log when you use them.
Your private IP address, on the other hand, is unique to each device and is not displayed on our homepage. To find your private IP address on a different device, such as your phone or computer, you can refer to our guides for step-by-step instructions.
what is my local or privae IP Address
Your device's local or private IP address is usually assigned by your router. When devices connect to WiFi on a network, the router assigns them local IP addresses. As a result, your private IP address will differ depending on the device and network.
While the homepage displays your public IP address, if you're looking to find your private IP address, you can refer to our guides below for assistance.