What Is an IP Address?
A beginner-friendly guide to IP addresses, public IPs, private IPs, IPv4, IPv6, and why they matter for privacy and connectivity.
An IP address is a network label used to route traffic between devices. Your public IP identifies your connection on the internet, while private IPs are used inside local networks.
Next steps
Use the tools and guides on getmyipaddress.io to check your public IP address, understand what it reveals, and reduce avoidable privacy leaks.
Check your IP address or visit the network toolbox.