What is my IP address?
Your IP address is the unique public address your ISP assigns to your internet connection. IPLocatorTools detects it automatically when the page loads — no signup needed.
How do I find my IP address location?
Open IPLocatorTools. Your city, region, country, ISP, timezone and map coordinates appear within seconds. To check another address, type any IPv4, IPv6 or domain into the search box.
How accurate is IP geolocation?
Country-level accuracy is above 99%. City-level is typically within 25–50 miles. An IP address alone can never reveal an exact street address, because ISPs register IP blocks to regional hubs, not homes.
What does my IP address reveal about me?
Your IP reveals your approximate city and country, your ISP, your timezone and whether the connection is residential, mobile or datacenter. It does not reveal your name or exact home address.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses four numbers separated by dots (192.168.1.1). IPv6 uses longer hexadecimal groups separated by colons (2001:4860:4860::8888) and exists because IPv4 addresses ran out. IPLocatorTools supports both.
How can I hide my IP address?
A VPN is the most effective option. It routes your traffic through another server, replacing your real IP with the VPN server's IP and encrypting your traffic.
Does my IP address change?
Usually yes. Home connections typically use dynamic IPs that change when your router reconnects, mobile data changes frequently, and businesses often pay for a static IP.
Can I look up someone else's IP address?
Yes, any public IPv4 or IPv6 address can be looked up with the search box. Private ranges such as 192.168.x.x are not publicly routable and return no location data.
Why is my IP location showing a different city than where I live?
IP geolocation maps to your ISP's regional routing hub or Point of Presence (PoP), not your device's physical GPS receiver. It is normal for your IP to appear in an adjacent city 20 to 50 miles away.
What is an Autonomous System Number (ASN)?
An ASN is a globally unique number assigned to large networks (like ISPs, universities, and tech companies like Google and Cloudflare) that control their own routing policies across the global internet using BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
Can someone hack my device using only my IP address?
An IP address alone does not give someone access to your computer. However, bad actors can scan your IP for exposed open ports or outdated services. Running a firewall and using our Port Checker helps ensure your ports remain closed.
What is the difference between an IP address and a MAC address?
An IP address operates at Layer 3 (Network Layer) and changes based on where you connect to the internet. A MAC address is a permanent physical hardware identifier burned into your network card operating only on your local network (Layer 2).