IP Checker Tool
Check your public IP address, location, and connection details
This tool detects and displays your public IP address along with detailed information about your connection, including geographic location, ISP details, and security analysis.
IP location will be displayed here
Security Analysis
IP History
Previous IP addresses detected from this browser:
| IP Address | Type | Location | Date Detected |
|---|---|---|---|
| No history available yet. Check your IP to start recording history. | |||
About IP Checker
Our professional IP Checker tool provides detailed information about your public IP address, helping you understand your online identity and enhance your privacy.
Key Information We Provide
Geographic Location
Shows the approximate physical location associated with your IP address, typically accurate to the city level. This information is based on IP geolocation databases.
Network Information
Identifies your Internet Service Provider (ISP), Autonomous System Number (ASN), and hostname. This reveals which company provides your internet connection.
Security Analysis
Detects if you're using privacy tools like VPNs, proxies, or the Tor network. This helps you verify if your privacy measures are working effectively.
IP Address Formats
Displays your IP address in different formats (decimal, binary, hexadecimal) and identifies whether you're using IPv4 or the newer IPv6 protocol.
Understanding IP Addresses
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to every device connected to a computer network. It serves two main functions: identifying the host or network interface, and providing the location of the host in the network.
Types of IP Addresses
- IPv4: The most common format, consisting of four sets of numbers separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.1.1). With only about 4.3 billion possible addresses, IPv4 addresses are becoming scarce.
- IPv6: The newer standard with a much larger address space, written as eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334).
- Public IP: Assigned by your ISP and visible to the internet, allowing external connections to your network.
- Private IP: Used within local networks and not directly accessible from the internet (e.g., 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x).
- Static IP: A fixed address that doesn't change.
- Dynamic IP: An address that may change periodically, typically assigned via DHCP.
Privacy and Security Implications
Your public IP address can reveal information about you:
- Geographic location: Usually accurate to the city level
- Internet Service Provider: The company providing your internet connection
- Connection type: Whether you're using mobile data, fiber, cable, etc.
- Potential tracking: Websites and services can use your IP to track your online activities
To enhance your privacy, consider using:
- VPN (Virtual Private Network): Masks your real IP address
- Tor Browser: Routes your traffic through multiple servers
- Proxy servers: Acts as an intermediary between you and websites
Common IP-Related Issues
- IP conflicts: When two devices on the same network have the same IP address
- IP blocking: When a website or service restricts access based on IP address
- Geolocation restrictions: Content that's only available in certain regions
- IP reputation issues: Previous activities from your IP may affect your access to certain services
What Can Others Learn From Your IP?
Understanding the information that can be derived from your IP address
| Information | Typically Available? | Accuracy | Privacy Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Yes | Very High | Low |
| City/Region | Yes | Moderate to High | Medium |
| ISP Name | Yes | High | Low |
| Connection Type | Often | Moderate | Low |
| Exact Street Address | No | N/A | N/A |
| Your Name | No | N/A | N/A |
| Browsing History | No (but can be tracked) | N/A | High |
For more detailed information about IP tracking and privacy, check out our IP Tracking Explained blog post.