What Is My IP?

Types of IP Addresses

• IPv4: IPv4 is the fourth version of the Internet Protocol, and it’s the most widely used. It assigns a 32-bit address to devices (like 192.168.1.1), allowing for about 4.3 billion unique addresses.
• IPv6: IPv6 is the newer version of the Internet Protocol, designed to replace IPv4. It uses 128-bit addresses (like 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334), supporting trillions of unique IP addresses to handle the growing number of internet-connected devices.
• Public IP: The address assigned to your network by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Private IP: The internal address used within your home or office network.
• Static IP: An IP address that doesn’t change over time.
• Dynamic IP: An IP address that changes periodically, typically assigned by ISPs.
• Public vs Private IP Address: Learn the difference between public and private IP addresses.

Why You Might Want to Hide or Change Your IP Address

• Protect your privacy and prevent tracking.
• Access geo-restricted content.
• Bypass censorship and firewalls.
• Enhance online security by reducing exposure to threats.

How to Change Your IP Address

1. Use a VPN: Encrypts your internet and gives you a new IP address.
2. Restart Your Router: Some ISPs assign dynamic IPs that change when rebooted.
3. Use a Proxy Server: Proxies mask your original IP address.
4. Use Tor Browser: The Tor browser routes your internet traffic through a decentralized network of volunteer-operated servers, known as nodes, to anonymize your connection and obscure your IP address.
5. VPNs vs Proxies: VPNs and Proxies are not the same. VPNs usually do a better job at hiding your IP than proxies.