What Is My IP? - 216.73.216.241

Updated October 8, 2026

What the IP address above is

The number at the top of this page is your public IP address. Your provider assigns it to your connection, and every device in your home — phone, laptop, TV — goes online through it. That is why all of them show the same public IP here.

The location next to it is approximate. It comes from a database of address ranges and shows where your provider’s network is registered, usually the nearest large city. It is not your street address, and on mobile networks it can be hundreds of kilometres off.

Public IP vs private IP

	Public IP (this page)	Private IP
Who assigns it	Your internet provider	Your router
Where it works	On the internet	Only inside your home network
Typical look	Any number, e.g. 85.234.48.74	192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16–31.x.x
Unique?	Yes, at any given moment	No — millions of homes use the same ones

Your router stands between the two: it has the public address on the outside and a private one, such as 192.168.1.1, on the inside, and translates traffic between them (NAT). To see the private address of your own device, use What Is My Local IP.

Why the IP here differs from your computer’s

• Your computer shows its private address (for example 192.168.1.23). That is normal: the public address belongs to the router, not to the computer.
• A VPN or proxy is on. This page then shows the address of the VPN or proxy server. Check whether a proxy is detected.
• Your provider uses CGNAT. Open your router’s admin page and look at its WAN (internet) address. If it starts with 100.64–100.127, or is a private address like 10.x.x.x, while this page shows something else, the provider shares one public IP among many customers. Port forwarding and hosting a game server will not work then; ask the provider for a “public” or “white” IP address.

IPv4 and IPv6

IPv4 addresses look like four numbers separated by dots, e.g. 85.234.48.74. IPv6 addresses are longer and use letters and colons, e.g. 2001:db8::1. Many connections have both. This site is reached over IPv4, so the address above is always your IPv4 one; sites that support IPv6 may see your IPv6 address instead.

Why your IP address changes

Most home connections get a dynamic address: it can change after the router restarts, after a power cut or when the provider’s lease runs out. Mobile networks change it even more often. A static address stays the same; providers usually give one on request, often for a fee, and it is needed mainly for hosting servers or remote access without a dynamic DNS service.

What your IP reveals — and what it doesn’t

• Reveals: your provider, an approximate city or region, and whether you use a known VPN or data-centre address. Sites use it to choose a language, block abuse or limit access by country.
• Doesn’t reveal: your name, your street address or what you do online. Only your provider can link an IP address to a subscriber, and it hands that information over only on a legal request.

How to hide or change your IP

1. Restart the router — with a dynamic address you may get a new one. It still points to your provider and city.
2. Use a VPN. Sites see the VPN server’s address, and traffic between you and that server is encrypted. A VPN can run on one device or on the router for the whole home.
3. Use a proxy — it changes the address for one browser or app but usually does not encrypt the traffic.
4. Use Tor — the strongest anonymity, but much slower.

Public IP address: frequently asked questions

Is it dangerous if someone knows my IP address?

Usually not. Every site you visit sees it. Someone could try to flood your connection or scan open ports, so keep the router firmware updated and do not open ports you do not need.

Why is the location of my IP wrong?

The location comes from where your provider’s address range is registered, not from GPS. It often shows the nearest large city or the provider’s office.

Can two devices have the same IP address?

Yes. All devices behind one router share its public IP, while each has its own private address inside the home network.

How do I find my router’s IP address?

It is the default gateway of your device, usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. See our list of default router IP addresses.

How do I know whether my IP is static or dynamic?

Check this page again after restarting the router. If the address changes, it is dynamic; your provider’s contract also states it.