What is my IP address?

Your IP address is a unique number that identifies your device on the internet. ipnow detects and displays your public IPv4 and IPv6 address at the top of this page automatically.

How do I find my IP address?

The fastest way to find your IP address is to open ipnow.dev — your public IP is shown instantly. No app, sign up or technical knowledge required.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 is the older 32-bit address format (e.g. 99.33.79.49). IPv6 is the newer 128-bit format that provides many more addresses. Many devices now have both.

How do I change my IP address for free?

Restarting your modem/router can get you a new dynamic public IP at no cost. On your local network, releasing and renewing your DHCP lease changes your local IP. A free VPN can change your visible IP too, though paid VPNs are more reliable and private.

Does restarting my router change my IP?

Often, but not always. If you have a dynamic IP, a long power-off (several minutes to hours) increases the chance your ISP assigns a new one. If you have a static IP, it will not change. Reconnecting briefly usually keeps the same IP.

How do I change my IP to another country?

Use a VPN and connect to a server in the target country. Websites will then see that country's IP. Reload this page after connecting to verify your new IP and detected location.

Will changing my IP address stop tracking?

It helps against IP-based tracking, but cookies, browser fingerprinting, and logged-in accounts can still identify you. For stronger privacy, combine an IP change (VPN/Tor) with private browsing and tracker blocking.

How to change my IP address

Your current IP is shown above. Below are all the ways to change it — whether you want a new public IP from your ISP or a new local IP on your network.

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Your public IP address

216.73.216.157

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This is the address that websites, apps and online services see when you connect. ipnow doesn't store or log it.

Location

Network & ISP

Location is estimated from your IP address and may differ from your exact physical location.

How to change your IP address

Different methods for changing your public IP versus your local IP, depending on what you need.

Change your public IP instantly with a VPN

The fastest way to change the IP websites see is a VPN — connect to a server and your visible IP immediately becomes the server's. Switch servers to change it again. This does not change your real ISP-assigned IP, but it changes what the internet sees, instantly.

Get a new IP from your ISP

For a genuinely new ISP-assigned public IP, try: unplugging your router/modem for several minutes (dynamic IPs are often reassigned after a long disconnect), or contacting your ISP to request a new IP. Renewing after the DHCP lease expires can also yield a different address.

Change your local IP

To change your device's local IP: release and renew via command line (Windows: `ipconfig /release` then `ipconfig /renew`), reconnect to Wi-Fi, or set a new static local IP manually in your OS network settings. This only affects your address inside your own network.

Change your apparent location

If your goal is to appear in a different city or country (e.g. for streaming), a VPN is the tool: pick a server in the desired location and your IP and detected region change to match. Reload this page after connecting to confirm the new IP and location.

Why change your IP address?

Common reasons to change your IP and what each method achieves.

Common reasons to change it

People change their IP to bypass IP bans, avoid targeted tracking, access region-locked content, escape a DDoS target, or fix networking conflicts. The right method depends on whether you need a new public IP, a new local IP, or just a different apparent location.

We never log it

ipnow shows no ads and runs no trackers. We never store or log your IP address on our servers. Geolocation and ISP details are fetched from privacy-respecting third-party providers.

VPN vs a real IP change

A VPN changes what the internet sees instantly and reversibly — ideal for most goals. Getting a new ISP IP is slower and not guaranteed. Changing your local IP only matters inside your network. Pick the method that matches your actual need.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IP addresses and how ipnow works.

Fastest: use a VPN to instantly change the IP websites see. For a new ISP-assigned IP: power off your modem/router for several minutes or contact your ISP. To change your local IP: run `ipconfig /release` and `/renew` (Windows) or reconnect to your network.