Your IP address is a network-layer address used to communicate over an Internet Protocol network. Your public IP is the address internet services see as the source of your connection. Use the Reveal My IP button above to check your current public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, when available.
Open the UtilityGlen IP checker and select Reveal My IP. The page contacts external IP lookup services and displays the addresses they detect. You can then copy a result or check again.
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses, often written as four decimal numbers separated by dots. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses represented in hexadecimal groups separated by colons. IPv6 provides vastly more possible addresses and supports modern network features.
Your internet provider or network may not offer a working IPv6 connection. A VPN, firewall, or browser restriction can also affect a lookup. Sometimes the external lookup service is temporarily unavailable. An unsuccessful lookup alone does not definitively diagnose your network.
No. An IP address is not a GPS coordinate. Geolocation services may associate an address with a country, region, or city, but their estimates are not guaranteed to match your physical location.
A properly configured VPN usually replaces the public source IP seen by websites with a VPN exit server's address for traffic routed through it. However, your VPN provider can still see connection information, and other identifiers or traffic leaks may affect privacy.
Yes. Devices behind the same IPv4 router commonly share one public address through NAT. Internet providers may also use carrier-grade NAT to share an address across different customers.
A public IP address is not a secret credential, and websites routinely receive it. However, sharing it publicly can reveal network information or invite unwanted attention, so it's sensible to avoid publishing it without a reason.
Your ISP may assign dynamic IP addresses. Changes can also occur when you switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, reconnect your network, or change VPN servers. If you require a stable IP, ask your ISP or service provider about static-address options.
No. The tool is designed to check public internet-facing IP addresses through external services. Your private LAN address, such as 192.168.1.10, is different and can normally be found in your device's network settings.
Yes. The IP checker runs in a web browser and does not require a separate desktop application. An active internet connection and access to external lookup endpoints are required for results.
Yes. You can use the UtilityGlen public IP address checker without paying for the tool or creating an account. Internet connectivity and the availability of the external lookup services are still necessary.