Question 1

What is my IP address?

Accepted Answer

Your IP address is the public identifier your internet connection uses to communicate with websites and online services. The address shown at the top of this page is the one the internet currently sees for your device or network.

Question 2

Is my IP address the same as my location?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly. An IP address maps to an approximate geographic area based on your ISP's records — usually your city or region, not your precise street address. The map on this page shows an estimated location, which can be off by several kilometres.

Question 3

Why does my IP address keep changing?

Accepted Answer

Most home connections use dynamic IP addresses that your ISP reassigns periodically, or whenever you restart your router or reconnect to the network. Businesses often pay for static IPs that stay the same over time.

Question 4

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Accepted Answer

IPv4 is the original 32-bit addressing scheme written as four numbers (e.g. 192.168.1.1). IPv6 is a newer 128-bit scheme written in hexadecimal, created to provide vastly more unique addresses as the internet grows.

Question 5

Can someone find me from my IP address?

Accepted Answer

An IP address alone reveals your ISP and rough region, but not your identity or exact address. Only your ISP can link an IP to a subscriber, and typically only when legally required.

Question 6

How can I hide or change my IP address?

Accepted Answer

You can mask your public IP by using a VPN, a proxy server, or the Tor network. Restarting your router may also change a dynamic IP assigned by your ISP.

Question 7

What is an ASN?

Accepted Answer

An Autonomous System Number (ASN) identifies a network operator — usually your ISP — on the global routing table. It groups together the ranges of IP addresses that a single organisation controls.

Question 8

What is a Whois lookup?

Accepted Answer

A Whois lookup queries public registry records for an IP address or domain, returning details such as the owning organisation, network range, ASN, and abuse contact information.

Question 9

What is the difference between a public and a private IP address?

Accepted Answer

A public IP address is assigned by your ISP and is visible to the internet — it's the one shown at the top of this page. A private IP address (like 192.168.1.10) is assigned by your router to each device on your local network and isn't reachable directly from the internet.

Question 10

What is the difference between a static and a dynamic IP address?

Accepted Answer

A static IP address stays the same over time and is often paid for by businesses hosting servers. A dynamic IP address is reassigned periodically by your ISP and is what most home connections use — it can change when you reconnect or restart your router.

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