What's my IP address
Your public address from this connection. Not the same as your router's admin login — for that, see gateway addresses.
Looking for 192.168.x.x? That lives on the underside sticker. Start with 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
This connection
Public IPv4
216.73.217.176
Public IP vs router login IP
Most people who search “what's my IP” actually need the private address that opens the router admin page. They are not the same number.
| Public IP (this page) | Router login IP | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Address your ISP gives your whole network | Private gateway inside your home network |
| Looks like | 216.73.217.176 | 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 |
| Where you type it | Nowhere for router settings | Browser address bar, on your own Wi-Fi |
| Opens admin panel? | No | Yes — with username and password |
| Printed on router? | No | Usually on the underside sticker |
Find your router IP on each device
Windows
- Press Win + R, type cmd, press Enter.
- Run ipconfig.
- Find Default Gateway under your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter.
- Type that address in your browser to open the router login.
Mac
- Open System Settings → Network.
- Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet, then Details.
- Open the TCP/IP tab.
- Use the address labeled Router.
Android
- Open Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi.
- Tap the network you are on, then the gear or network details.
- Look for Gateway or Router.
- Open that address in Chrome while still on Wi-Fi.
iPhone / iPad
- Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
- Tap the i next to your network.
- Scroll to Router under IPV4 Address.
- Type it into Safari to reach the admin page.
Common questions
What is the difference between my public IP and 192.168.1.1?
Your public IP identifies your whole network on the internet. 192.168.1.1 is a private router login address used only at home to open the admin panel.
Why do I see 127.0.0.1?
That is the loopback address for your own device. It usually means the page is being loaded from the same machine running the site, or a proxy is not passing the real client IP.
Does a VPN change this number?
Yes. With a VPN on, this page shows the VPN's public address. Your router's private gateway (like 192.168.0.1) stays the same.
Can I log into my router with my public IP?
Not from inside your home network. Use the private gateway from the sticker or from the device steps above, then sign in with the default username and password for your brand.
Where is IPv6?
This request arrived over IPv4 only, so no IPv6 address is shown. Many home connections still use IPv4 for the public path visitors hit first.
Public vs private
Your public IP is assigned by your internet provider and identifies your whole network online. Every site you visit can see it.
A private address identifies one device inside your home network. Your router hands these out. They are not reachable from outside, which is why two homes can both use 192.168.1.10.
Hiding your address
A VPN sends your traffic through another network first, so sites see the VPN's address instead of yours. Your public IP is visible by design otherwise — that is how the internet routes replies back to you.
IPv4 and IPv6
IPv4 looks like 192.168.1.10 — four numbers from 0 to 255. IPv6 uses longer hex groups, like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334, because the internet ran short of IPv4 space.