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Real-time dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 detection, carrier geolocation, and privacy leak analysis.

IPv4 Public IP
IPv4 Public Address
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IPv6 Public Address
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Geolocation Details

Approximate physical location derived from carrier routing data.

Country
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Postal / ZIP Code
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Coordinates (Lat/Lon)
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Timezone
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Local Clock
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ISP & Network Routing

Autonomous System Number and Internet Service Provider details.

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Reverse DNS / Hostname
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BGP Autonomous Routing

Public routing table verified across tier-1 internet backbones.

Privacy & Security Audit

Real-time indicators for VPN, proxy tunnels, and browser data exposure.

VPN / Proxy Status
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Tor Exit Node
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Bogon / Private Range
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WebRTC Local IP Leak
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DNS Exposure Check
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Network Utility

Custom IP & Domain Intelligence

Inspect any public IPv4, IPv6, or domain name to resolve its geolocation, ISP, and routing data.

Global Edge Latency Diagnostics

Measure real-time HTTP round-trip network latency from your browser to global cloud edge regions.

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🇩🇪 Europe (Frankfurt)
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🇯🇵 Asia Pacific (Tokyo)
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🇧🇷 South America (São Paulo)
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🇦🇺 Oceania (Sydney)
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Client Device & Browser Inspector

Technical parameters your browser broadcasts to web servers on every connection.

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Screen Resolution
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Accepted Languages
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Discovered WebRTC IPs
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User-Agent Header
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Everything You Need to Know About IP Addresses

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Understanding your IP address is essential for troubleshooting connection problems, optimizing security, and safeguarding personal privacy.

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What is an IP Address and How Does it Work?

An IP address acts as a digital return address for data packets traversing the web. When you request a webpage, download a file, or stream video, servers use your public IP address to route the requested information back to your router. From there, your local router forwards the packets to your specific phone, computer, or smart device.

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IPv4 vs. IPv6: The Next Generation of Networking

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses formatted as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g. 192.0.2.1), providing approximately 4.3 billion unique combinations. Because the global demand for connected devices has exhausted available IPv4 pools, IPv6 was developed. IPv6 employs 128-bit hexadecimal addresses (e.g. 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334), enabling undecillions of distinct addresses, faster routing, and native security enhancements.

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Understanding IP Geolocation & ASN

IP geolocation estimates your geographical location (country, region, city, postal code) using registry databases maintained by regional internet registries (RIRs) such as ARIN, RIPE NCC, and APNIC. While highly accurate at the city level, IP geolocation does not pinpoint your exact physical street address. An Autonomous System Number (ASN) identifies the specific network operator or ISP managing routing for your IP block.

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Protecting Your Online Privacy: VPNs and WebRTC Leaks

When you connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), your internet traffic is encrypted and routed through a remote server, replacing your actual public IP address with the VPN server's IP. However, vulnerabilities like WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) leaks can inadvertently expose your actual private or public IP address even when a VPN is connected. Running periodic leak checks ensures your privacy remains uncompromised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IP addresses, privacy, geolocation, and networking.

What is the difference between a Public IP and a Private IP?
A Public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to the entire global internet. A Private IP address (such as 192.168.1.x or 10.0.0.x) is assigned by your local Wi-Fi router to distinguish individual devices within your home or office network.
Can someone find my exact home address from my IP address?
No. IP geolocation databases typically identify the city, region, postal code, and ISP routing hub. They do not contain personal names, street addresses, or apartment numbers unless subpoenaed through law enforcement from your ISP.
Why does my IP address change over time?
Most residential internet service providers allocate Dynamic IP addresses via DHCP. Your IP address may change periodically when your router restarts, during network maintenance, or when the lease time assigned by your ISP expires. Static IP addresses remain unchanged and are usually reserved for business servers.
What is a WebRTC leak and how can I prevent it?
WebRTC is a browser technology enabling peer-to-peer video, audio, and data sharing. In some cases, WebRTC requests can bypass active VPN tunnels and reveal your true IP address. You can prevent leaks by disabling WebRTC in your browser settings or using privacy-focused browser extensions.
How does WhatIsMyIP detect my IPv6 address?
WhatIsMyIP initiates parallel client-side requests to dual-stack and IPv6-only DNS endpoints. If your network adapter and ISP support IPv6 connectivity, both your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses will be recognized and displayed simultaneously.
What is an Autonomous System Number (ASN)?
An ASN is a globally unique identifier assigned to large routing networks (such as telecom providers, cloud hosts, and universities) that exchange routing information with other networks via the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).