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.

Do I use my public or local IP for Minecraft?

Use your public IP for friends outside your home network. Use your local IP (192.168.x.x) or "localhost" for players on the same Wi-Fi. Find your local IP via ipconfig (Windows) or System Settings → Network (macOS).

What port does Minecraft use?

Minecraft Java Edition uses TCP port 25565 by default. Minecraft Bedrock Edition uses UDP port 19132. You need to forward the appropriate port on your router to your server PC's local IP.

Why can't friends connect to my Minecraft server?

Common causes: (1) port 25565 not forwarded on your router, (2) Windows Firewall blocking Minecraft, (3) your public IP changed since they saved it. Port forwarding setup is the most common issue — check your router admin page.

How do I host a Minecraft server without sharing my home IP?

Use Playit.gg (free) or Ngrok to create a public tunnel to your local server. These services give you a hostname that proxies connections to your home PC without revealing your actual IP address.

What is my IP address for Minecraft?

Q: 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.

Your public IP is the address friends use to join your Minecraft server. It appears above instantly — share it along with port 25565 to let others connect.

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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.

IP addresses and Minecraft server hosting

How to use your public IP to host a Minecraft server, handle dynamic IPs, and protect your privacy while hosting.

Hosting a Minecraft server

To host a Minecraft Java server, share your public IP (shown above) and port 25565 with friends. Your router must have port 25565 forwarded to the local IP of the PC running the server. Friends enter your IP and port in Multiplayer → Add Server.

Public IP vs local IP for Minecraft

Friends outside your home network use your public IP to connect. Players on the same Wi-Fi can use your local IP (e.g. 192.168.x.x) or simply type "localhost" if joining from the same PC. Find your local IP via ipconfig (Windows) or System Settings → Network (macOS).

Solving the dynamic IP problem

Your public IP can change whenever your router restarts or your ISP reassigns it, breaking friends' saved server address. Fix this with a free dynamic DNS (DDNS) service like Duck DNS or No-IP — they give your server a stable hostname that automatically follows your IP changes.

Privacy when hosting Minecraft

When you share your home public IP as a Minecraft server address, connected players can see it. Consider using a free tunnel service like Playit.gg, which acts as a relay so your home IP stays private. Alternatively, rent a VPS to host your server with a separate IP.

Privacy and security when hosting Minecraft

Hosting a server means sharing your IP. Here is how to do it safely.

What players see when they connect

Players connecting to your Minecraft server can see your public IP — the same one shown above. This reveals your approximate location and ISP. If privacy matters, use a relay service or rent a dedicated server with a separate IP.

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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.

Hosting without exposing your home IP

Use Playit.gg (free), a VPS (e.g. DigitalOcean), or Cloudflare Tunnels to host Minecraft without exposing your home IP. These services assign a public IP or hostname that proxies connections to your home PC without revealing your real address.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IP addresses and how ipnow works.

Give friends the public IP shown at the top of this page, followed by port 25565 (e.g. 203.0.113.42:25565). Make sure port 25565 is forwarded on your router to the local IP of your server PC.