View your public IP

The IP address panel on the homepage shows the public address of the connection reaching the site. This represents what the other end of that internet connection sees. Check whether you are using Wi-Fi or mobile data, and refresh the page after changing networks.

Check your local IP separately

The address in your device’s network settings is often a local address. On Windows, ipconfig shows interface information; many Linux systems offer ip address. Virtual and VPN interfaces may also appear, so select the entry for your active connection. It need not match the address shown by a website.

When results differ

VPNs, proxies, and IPv6 can change the result. Repeat comparisons using the same browser and network. A local development preview may lack real visitor information, so do not confuse it with a production result. After an address changes, an old screenshot no longer represents the current connection.

A useful support note

Record the query time, active network, and address family together. A note such as “Wi-Fi, VPN off, IPv4” is more useful than an IP screenshot alone. Mention whether mobile data avoids the problem. Run the comparisons close together instead of on different days so provider changes are less likely to confuse the result.

Put it into practice

Inspect one public IP, or compare a list of addresses with the bulk lookup tool. Location results are approximate.

Single lookup ↗ Bulk lookup ↗