What Is My IP
See your public IPv4 or IPv6 address instantly
About the What Is My IP
Your public IP address is the identity your device presents to the internet — it is how websites, servers, and services know where to send data back to you. Unlike your private IP (assigned by your router for internal network communication), your public IP is visible to every server you connect to and can be used to approximate your geographic location, identify your internet service provider, and enforce geo-restrictions on content. Knowing your current public IP is an essential first step in dozens of networking and troubleshooting tasks.
Network administrators check their external IP when configuring firewall rules or whitelisting a remote office. Developers verify that a VPN or proxy is actually routing their traffic through the intended endpoint. Remote workers confirm their IP before accessing systems that require IP-based authentication. This tool displays your current public IPv4 or IPv6 address the instant the page loads, with a one-click copy button for immediate use. Your IP address is retrieved via the ipify.org API — it is publicly visible by design and sent to that service solely to deliver it back to you.
How to Use the What Is My IP
- Open the page — your public IP address displays automatically within a second of page load.
- Check the badge next to the IP to see whether it is an IPv4 address (e.g., 203.0.113.5) or an IPv6 address (e.g., 2001:db8::1).
- Click "Copy IP" to copy the address to your clipboard for use in firewall rules, whitelists, or configuration files.
- Click the refresh button if your IP may have changed since the page loaded (for example, after reconnecting a VPN).
Why Use ToolForge’s What Is My IP
- Instant display: your IP loads on page open with no form submission or extra button click required.
- IPv4 and IPv6 aware: the tool uses the ipify API's dual-stack endpoint, returning your IPv6 address when your connection supports it and falling back to IPv4 otherwise.
- Single purpose: unlike tools that bundle IP lookup with geolocation, ISP data, and map views, this tool focuses exclusively on the one number most users actually need — your public address for copy-and-paste use.
- No sign-up or tracking: the tool makes one API call to retrieve your IP and displays it. No analytics events are fired on that number, no history is stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a public IP and a private IP?
A private IP (e.g., 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x) is assigned by your router and is only visible inside your home or office network. A public IP is assigned by your internet service provider and is the address visible to the outside world. This tool shows your public IP — the one external servers see when you connect to them.
Will this show my exact home or office location?
No. IP geolocation can narrow your location to a city or ISP region, but it cannot pinpoint a street address. The precision depends on how your ISP allocates address blocks. Mobile network IPs often resolve to a city centre or carrier hub far from your physical location.
What is IPv6 and why might I see it?
IPv6 is the next generation of the internet addressing protocol, using 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:db8::1) instead of the 32-bit IPv4 addresses (e.g., 203.0.113.5). If your ISP has enabled IPv6 for your connection and your device supports it, the dual-stack API endpoint returns your IPv6 address. Many ISPs still assign both — if you need specifically your IPv4 address, visit api.ipify.org directly.
Can a VPN hide my IP address?
Yes. When connected to a VPN, your traffic exits through the VPN provider's server, and this tool will show the VPN server's public IP rather than your true ISP-assigned address. This is the expected behaviour and is how you can verify your VPN is working correctly.
