What Is My IP Address?

Your IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. Think of it as your device's digital mailing address.

There are two types of IP addresses:

• IPv4: The traditional format (e.g., 192.168.1.1), using four numbers separated by dots
• IPv6: The newer format (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334), designed to handle the growing number of internet devices

Your IP address reveals information about your general location, internet service provider, and can be used by websites to customize content or enforce regional restrictions.