What is my IP address?
Your IP address is the number every website you visit sees. It is how the internet routes pages back to you - and it quietly reveals your rough location and internet provider.
What an IP address actually reveals
Your public IP exposes your approximate city or region and your internet service provider. It does not reveal your exact street address, but combined with other signals it is enough to single you out.
IP-based location is an estimate. On mobile, VPNs, or corporate networks it is often wrong by a city or more.
Why your IP changes
Most home connections use dynamic IPs that change periodically. Mobile networks rotate IPs constantly, which is why your location guess may jump around.
How to hide your IP address
A VPN replaces your real IP with the server's IP, so sites see the VPN's location instead of yours. This is the simplest way to stop sites from reading your real location.
FAQ
Is it dangerous for a website to see my IP?
On its own, no. But it enables location estimates, rate limiting, and tracking when combined with other signals.
Does incognito mode hide my IP?
No. Incognito only stops local history and cookies. Your IP is still fully visible. Use a VPN to change it.