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.

What is the best way to hide my IP?

For most people, a trusted no-logs VPN offers the best balance of privacy, speed, and ease. For the strongest anonymity regardless of speed, use Tor. Choose based on whether you prioritize convenience or maximum privacy.

Does hiding my IP make me anonymous?

Not completely. Hiding your IP stops IP-based tracking and location inference, but cookies, browser fingerprinting, and logged-in accounts can still identify you. True anonymity requires combining IP masking with other privacy practices.

Is it legal to hide my IP address?

In most countries, yes — using a VPN, Tor, or proxy is legal. A few countries restrict or regulate VPNs. Hiding your IP is not illegal, but using it to commit crimes still is. Check your local laws if unsure.

Is a free VPN good enough to hide my IP?

Free VPNs can hide your IP, but many log or sell your data, are slow, or have leaks. If privacy is the goal, a reputable paid no-logs VPN is far safer. Verify there are no IPv6/DNS leaks by rechecking your IP while connected.

How to hide my IP address

The IP above is what every website currently sees — your real, exposed address. Below are the proven ways to hide it and browse more privately.

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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.

Ways to hide your IP address

From easiest and strongest to more limited, here are the practical methods to mask your IP.

1. Use a VPN (best for most people)

A VPN routes your traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a server elsewhere, so websites see the VPN server's IP instead of yours. It hides your IP from sites and your activity from your ISP. Choose a reputable, no-logs provider. This is the most practical option for everyday privacy.

2. Use the Tor network (strongest anonymity)

Tor routes your traffic through three volunteer relays, each only knowing part of the path, so no single point sees both you and your destination. The Tor Browser makes this easy. It offers the strongest anonymity but is significantly slower — best for privacy-critical browsing, not streaming.

3. Use a proxy server (lightweight)

A proxy forwards your web requests, showing the proxy's IP to sites. It is lighter than a VPN but usually does not encrypt your traffic and only covers the specific app or browser configured to use it. Fine for casual IP masking, weaker for real privacy.

4. Use a different network

Connecting through public Wi-Fi, a mobile hotspot, or a different network gives you a different public IP for that session. This does not provide anonymity (the new network sees your traffic) but is a quick way to change the IP a site sees.

What hiding your IP does and does not do

Setting realistic expectations for IP masking.

What your exposed IP reveals

The IP shown above tells websites your approximate location and ISP, and lets them log and correlate your visits. Hiding it prevents this specific form of tracking and location inference.

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.

What hiding your IP won't fix

Masking your IP does not stop cookies, browser fingerprinting, or tracking tied to logged-in accounts. For real privacy, combine a VPN or Tor with private browsing, tracker blocking, and good account hygiene. Also confirm there are no IPv6 or DNS leaks.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IP addresses and how ipnow works.

The most practical method is a reputable VPN, which replaces your IP with the server's and encrypts your traffic. For maximum anonymity use the Tor Browser. Proxies and switching networks also change the IP sites see, with fewer guarantees.