What is my IP address?
Your IP address is the public network address seen by websites and online services when your browser makes a request. This tool checks IPv4 and IPv6 where available.
Why does my IP location look wrong?
IP geolocation is based on databases and network routing, not GPS. VPNs, mobile networks, corporate gateways, and recently reassigned IP blocks can make the location look different from your physical location.
Can I change my IP address?
You may get a different IP by reconnecting your router, switching networks, using mobile data, asking your ISP, or using a trusted VPN or proxy. Some ISPs assign sticky or static IPs that do not change easily.
Does incognito mode hide my IP?
No. Incognito or private browsing mainly reduces local browser history and cookies after the session. Websites, ISPs, school or work networks, and VPN services can still see network-level information.
Can websites track me by IP?
Websites can log IP addresses and use them with cookies, account data, browser signals, and analytics. An IP alone is not a perfect identity, but it is one useful tracking and security signal.
What is the difference between ISP and ASN?
The ISP is the internet service provider or organization associated with the connection. The ASN is the network number used in internet routing. One ISP or cloud provider can operate multiple ASNs.
Why is my IPv6 missing?
IPv6 appears only when your device, router, ISP, and browser path support IPv6. If any part of that chain uses IPv4 only, the IPv6 check may fail or return unavailable.
What is the difference between a proxy, VPN, and Tor?
A proxy forwards selected traffic, a VPN routes more traffic through an encrypted tunnel, and Tor sends traffic through multiple volunteer relays. Each has different speed, privacy, and trust tradeoffs.
What is a DNS leak?
A DNS leak happens when domain lookups are sent through an unexpected DNS resolver, often outside the VPN or privacy network you intended to use. It can reveal browsing destinations to another network operator.
How do I stop WebRTC leaks?
Use a browser or VPN that protects WebRTC, disable WebRTC where practical, keep your browser updated, and test again after changing VPN, proxy, or browser settings.
Can this tool detect every VPN or proxy?
No. VPN and proxy detection depends on third-party intelligence data. Some providers are easy to identify and others are not. Treat the result as a helpful signal, not a guarantee.
Is this IP checker safe to use?
The browser must contact public IP and lookup services to detect your public IP and location. Do not enter sensitive internal information, and do not expose secret API keys in client-side configuration.
Why do different IP tools show different results?
Different tools may use different IP APIs, geolocation databases, DNS paths, IPv4 or IPv6 endpoints, and cache timings. Differences are common and do not always mean one result is broken.
Can I look up a domain name here?
The lookup form accepts hostname-style input when the configured API supports it. If the default endpoint cannot resolve a hostname, use an IP address or connect a backend DNS lookup service.
Why does the DNS leak test need a backend?
A real DNS leak test needs a controlled domain and server-side logging to see which resolver asked for the test hostname. Browser JavaScript alone cannot reliably reveal your DNS resolver.
