What is my IP?

Your public IP address is detected automatically below. It's what every site you visit and your ISP can see.

What does this result mean?

If you're not using a VPN, the IP shown matches the one assigned by your ISP (Comcast, BT, Free, Orange, etc.). It's unique to your connection and identifies you on the internet.

If you are using a VPN, the IP should match the chosen VPN server (e.g. a US IP if you're connected to a New York server). If you see your real IP, your VPN is not working correctly.

What can someone do with my IP?

• Roughly geolocate you (city, region, country — not your exact address)
• Identify your ISP
• Block or restrict you on certain services (geo-blocked Netflix, for example)
• Launch targeted attacks (DDoS, port-scan) — rare but possible
• Cross-reference with other data to identify you precisely (your ISP knows who you are)

How do I hide my IP?

The most effective and simple method is a VPN. A VPN replaces your real IP with that of an intermediate server in the country of your choice. Your ISP and visited sites no longer see your real IP.

To pick the right one, see our best VPN comparison for 2026 or our NordVPN review (our #1 pick for speed and security).

Related tools

• DNS leak test — check that your DNS queries go through the VPN
• WebRTC leak test — check that your real IP isn't exposed by your browser
• IPv6 leak test — check that no IPv6 bypasses the VPN