IP Address and Geolocation: Complete Guide
Your IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to the internet. When you ask "what is my IP" or wonder about your internet location, our service instantly determines both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses of your device.
What is an IP address and why should you know it?
An IP address serves as your device's digital passport on the internet. Knowing your IP can be useful for:
- Network equipment and firewall configuration
- Connection troubleshooting
- VPN service verification
- Remote access setup
- Understanding your network geographic location
Types of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6
Modern networks use two main types of IP addresses:
IPv4 — classic format (e.g., 192.168.1.1), consisting of four groups of numbers. This is the most common type of address you see when searching for "my IP address".
IPv6 — new standard (e.g., 2001:db8::1), which solves the IPv4 address shortage problem and provides better security.
IP Geolocation: How it works
Our IP location detection service uses data from leading geolocation information providers:
Geolocation data sources:
- MaxMind GeoLite2 (maxmind.com) — one of the most accurate geolocation databases
- IP2Location LITE (ip2location.com) — extensive database with detailed ISP information
- Sypex Geo (sypexgeo.net) — fast and reliable geolocation
- DB-IP Lite (db-ip.com) — current data on location and providers
Using multiple data sources allows us to provide the most accurate information about your location, time zone, internet service provider and other network parameters.
Privacy and Security
We do not store your IP addresses or transfer them to third parties. All information is processed locally and displayed only to you. The service works completely anonymously and does not require registration.
Technical Information
In addition to the main IP address, our service provides additional technical information:
- ISP — the company providing you internet access
- ASN — Autonomous System Number of your provider
- Hostname — domain name associated with your IP address
- Time Zone — determined based on geographic location
- ZIP Code — approximate ZIP code of your region