IP & Geo
IP & Location Lookup
See your current public IP, ISP, and approximate location.
IP & Location Lookup
See your current public IP, ISP, and approximate location.
Current public IP
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Auto-checks your connection when you open this page.
Location from IP
Approximate city and timezone detected from your IP address.
- Country
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- Region/State
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- City
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- Postal code
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- Timezone
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- Coordinates
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IP-based location is rough and may differ from GPS or ISP records.
Network details
Provider data from the current connection.
- ISP / Organization
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- ASN
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- Network
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- IP version
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VPNs, proxies, or switching between mobile and Wi-Fi will change these results.
What
IP & Location Lookup definition
IP information lookup returns location, ASN, and network details for an IP address.
Cases
Use Cases
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Identify ISP and ASN for an IP
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Troubleshoot geo-based access issues
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Review traffic sources in logs
How To
How to Check Your Public IP and Location
A step-by-step guide to viewing your current public IP, ISP/ASN, and approximate location.
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Open the page
The tool automatically checks your connection when you open it.
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Review details
Inspect public IP, ISP/ASN, country/city, and timezone.
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Refresh when needed
If you changed networks/VPN, refresh to fetch updated results.
Knowledge
Understanding IP Addresses
What is an IP Address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on a network. It enables devices to find and communicate with each other over the internet or local networks.
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1) providing ~4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:0db8::1) providing virtually unlimited addresses to accommodate the growing internet.
Public vs Private IP
Public IPs are unique globally and accessible from the internet. Private IPs (10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x, 192.168.x.x) are used within local networks and require NAT to access the internet.
Dynamic vs Static IP
Dynamic IPs are assigned temporarily by DHCP and may change. Static IPs are permanently assigned and don't change. Servers typically use static IPs; home devices usually get dynamic IPs.
Geolocation from IP
IP geolocation estimates a device's physical location based on its IP address. Accuracy varies from country-level to city-level. VPNs, proxies, and mobile networks can make geolocation less accurate.
FAQ
IP lookup FAQ
What is a public IP address?
It is the address the internet sees for your connection so sites and APIs can route responses back to you.
How is a public IP different from a private IP?
Public IPs are reachable on the internet, while private IPs (like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) stay inside local networks and use NAT to reach the web.
How accurate is IP-based location?
It is approximate, often at the city or region level. VPNs, proxies, or carrier-grade NAT can shift the detected city.
Why does my IP change?
Residential ISPs rotate dynamic IPs, and switching VPNs, hotspots, or Wi-Fi networks also assigns a different public IP.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit dotted addresses (e.g., 203.0.113.5) and is running out; IPv6 uses 128-bit hex blocks (2001:db8::) to provide far more unique addresses.
How do I find my private IP on my device?
Check your OS network settings (Wi-Fi or Ethernet details) or run commands like ipconfig/ifconfig; these show the local address inside your router's network.
What are the private IP ranges?
RFC 1918 reserves 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16 for private networks; these are not reachable from the public internet without NAT or a tunnel.