What is My IP Address?
Your IPv4:
18.221.98.71
Your IP Address Location:
Dublin
Your Browser:
Unknown
Your ISP Internet Service Provider:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Your OS:
Unknown
Your Device Type:
Desktop
What is an IP Address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a numerical label such as 202.69.35 connected to a computer network using an Internet Protocol (IP) for communicating on the internet. The IP address has two main functions: location addressing and network interface identification.
IP addresses are the internet’s anchors, connecting you to the world wide web and underpinning your digital life. Getting online without an IP address is impossible because it helps websites to track you down.
What is a Public IP Address?
A Public IP address is used to access the internet. A Public IP address on your computer allows you to organize your server (FTP, VPN, WEB, etc.) to remotely access your computer and get access to them from anywhere on the global network.
What is IPv4 Address?
An IPv4 address is a string of 32-bit numbers that uniquely identifies a network interface on a machine.
It is typically written in decimal digits formatted as four 8-bit fields separated by periods.
The IPv4 addresses contain two major parts: the network prefix and the host number.
What Does Your IP Address Tell About You?
An IP address can reveal a lot more than you can ever imagine!
IP Address Location
An IP address can reveal your exact street address putting your privacy at risk and giving cybercriminals easy access to your device.
Internet Activities
Everything from browser history to online searches is stored on your IP address and can easily be tracked by cybercriminals.
Buying Behavior
Your searches on the internet can allow ISPs and third parties to determine your buying behavior, allowing third parties to influence your interests and opinions.
Browsing History
The public IP address provided by your ISP can be used to track all your online activities, including your browsing history.
Difference Between IPv4 and IPv6 Address
IP addresses are used to identify and communicate with one another. IPv4 and IPv6 are the most common types of IP addresses.
- IPv4 is the first iteration of IP to be used.
- IPv4 uses a 32-bit address.
- IPv4 can generate around 4.29×109 address space.
- It supports manual and DHCP address configuration.
- IPv4’s header is 20-60 bytes long.
- IPv4 IP addresses are divided into five different classes. (Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E)
Example of IPv4:
12.44.69.63
- It is a newer version of the IP address.
- IPv6 uses a 128-bit address.
- IPv6 address space is large, producing 3.4×1038 address space.
- It supports auto and renumbering address configuration.
- IPv6’s header is 40 bytes fixed.
- IPv6 addresses do not have any classes of IP addresses.
Example of IPv6:
2001:0000:3238:DFE1:0063:0000:0000:FEFB
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