IP ADDRESS TOOL
Instantly detect your IP, location, ISP, browser fingerprint, and run network diagnostics.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1.What is my IP address?
Your IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to your device by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It identifies your device on the internet and is used to route traffic to you.
Q2.What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1), supporting ~4.3 billion addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:db8::1), supporting a virtually unlimited number of devices.
Q3.Can websites see my real IP address?
Yes — every website you visit receives your IP address unless you use a VPN or proxy. Your IP can be used to roughly determine your location and ISP.
Q4.Does ToolForge store my IP address?
No. ToolForge performs a real-time lookup and returns the result to your browser. Nothing is logged or stored.
Q5.What is a VPN and will it hide my IP?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your traffic through a server in another location, masking your real IP. When using a VPN, this tool will show the VPN server's IP and location instead.
Q6.How accurate is the location shown for my IP?
IP geolocation is accurate to the country level in nearly all cases, and to the city level in most cases — but it is not precise to a street address. The location shown is typically the registered location of your ISP's nearest network node, which may differ from your physical location by miles or more. Mobile carriers often route traffic through distant data centers, which can make mobile IP locations appear in a different city entirely.
Q7.What is a user agent string?
A user agent is a string your browser sends with every web request, identifying your browser type, version, rendering engine, and operating system. Websites use it to serve the right version of a page (mobile vs desktop). This tool displays your full user agent so you can see exactly what information your browser reveals.
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