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 verify my VPN is working?

Connect to your VPN, then open ipnow.dev. If the IP and location shown match your VPN server's location (not your home), the VPN is routing traffic correctly. If your real IP or location appears, there may be a VPN connection failure or IP/DNS leak.

Can my real IP leak through a VPN?

Yes — via IPv6 leaks (if VPN only tunnels IPv4), WebRTC leaks in browsers, or DNS leaks if queries bypass the VPN tunnel. Check both IPv4 and IPv6 on ipnow while connected to your VPN. A good VPN client includes leak protection that prevents these.

Does a VPN completely hide my identity?

No. A VPN hides your IP from websites, but your VPN provider can still see your traffic. Cookies, logged-in accounts, and browser fingerprinting can still identify you. A no-logs VPN combined with private browsing provides much stronger anonymity, but nothing is perfect.

Why does my IP location change with a VPN?

The IP shown on ipnow belongs to the VPN server you're connected to. Different servers are in different cities and countries, so the shown location changes based on which server you select in your VPN app.

What is my VPN IP address?

When connected to a VPN, the IP shown above belongs to your VPN server — not your real home IP. ipnow always shows your current active IP, making it easy to verify your VPN is working.

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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.

VPNs, IP addresses, and how they work

How a VPN changes your IP address, what it hides, and how to verify yours is working correctly.

How a VPN changes your IP

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes all your internet traffic through a server in a location you choose. Websites and services see the VPN server's IP address instead of your real home IP. The IP shown above reflects whichever IP is active — your real IP when disconnected, your VPN's IP when connected.

Verifying your VPN is working

Load ipnow.dev while connected to your VPN. If the IP shown differs from your usual IP and matches your VPN server's location, your VPN is routing traffic correctly. If your real IP still appears, your VPN connection may have failed or there may be a leak.

What a VPN hides and what it doesn't

A VPN masks your IP from websites and encrypts your traffic from your ISP. Your VPN provider, however, can still see your traffic. DNS leaks can expose your browsing even through a VPN if DNS queries bypass the tunnel. Choose a provider with a verified no-logs policy and leak protection.

Choosing a VPN server location

VPN providers offer servers in dozens of countries. The IP shown on ipnow will reflect the chosen server's country and city. Closer servers usually have lower latency. Choose a server in a specific country to access that region's geo-restricted content.

VPNs and your online privacy

What a VPN actually protects, and the limitations you should know about.

What your VPN IP reveals

When connected to a VPN, websites see the VPN server's IP and location — not yours. ipnow shows this VPN IP and identifies the VPN provider as your ISP. Your real IP, location, and ISP are hidden from sites you visit.

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.

Limitations to know about

A VPN does not make you fully anonymous. Your VPN provider sees your traffic. Cookies, browser fingerprinting, and logged-in accounts can still identify you. DNS leaks may expose your queries. Use ipnow.dev while on your VPN to check that both IPv4 and IPv6 show VPN addresses.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IP addresses and how ipnow works.

When connected to a VPN, the IP shown above is your VPN server's IP — the address websites see. Your real home IP is hidden behind the VPN. Disconnect from the VPN and reload ipnow.dev to see your real IP.