IP info display
Your public IP address and location data at a glance.
How to find out your public IP
With this tool, you can display your public IP address and detailed information about your internet connection. The tool additionally shows your approximate location, provider information, and browser details. Follow these simple steps:
Automatic detection
The tool automatically detects your public IP address via multiple reliable IP services and displays it prominently in the main card.
Copy IP address
Click "Copy" to transfer your IP address directly to the clipboard for use in other applications or configurations.
Understand location information
See country, city, region, and timezone based on IP geolocation. Note that the displayed location is only approximate and may differ from your actual location.
Check provider details
Learn which internet service provider (ISP) provides your connection, including ASN number and hostname information.
View map
If available, an interactive map with the approximate location is displayed. You can zoom and pan this for a better overview.
Check browser information
See details about your browser, operating system, and user agent string for technical diagnostics.
Update data
With the "Refresh" button, you can reload the IP information if your connection has changed.
Consider privacy
All data is only displayed in your browser and not stored. Location data are approximate values based on IP geolocation.
IP Info Display – Analyze your internet connection transparently and comprehensively
IP info display is a professional tool for real-time analysis of your internet connection with complete display of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, location data, provider information, and browser details. With automatic geolocation, interactive map view, and parallel querying of multiple data sources, you get maximum transparency about your network connection – ideal for VPN verification, network diagnostics, location verification, and provider analysis.
Dual IP Display (IPv4 & IPv6)
Both IP protocol versions are determined and displayed in parallel. Copy each address with one click – perfect for firewall configuration or remote access.
Automatic Geolocation
City, region, country, timezone, postal code, and GPS coordinates are determined based on your IP. Includes interactive OpenStreetMap view for visual location representation.
100% Client-side & Private
All data is displayed only in your browser – no server storage, no data transmission. Parallel querying of 4+ IP APIs for maximum accuracy and redundancy.
Why is an IP Info Display important?
Your public IP address is the digital fingerprint of your internet connection. A professional IP info tool shows not only the address but also location, provider, and technical details – indispensable for network security, VPN verification, and technical diagnostics.
IP Info Display offers significant advantages for network management and security:
- VPN/Proxy Verification: Verify if your VPN is active and hiding your real IP address – essential for privacy and anonymity on the network
- Network Diagnostics: Determine your public IP for firewall rules, port forwarding, or remote desktop access – technical foundation for IT administration
- Location Verification: Check which location is detected based on your IP – important for geo-blocking, regional services, or content delivery networks
- Provider Transparency: See organization, ASN number, and hostname of your internet provider – helpful for connection issues or support requests
- Browser Fingerprinting: Understand what information your browser reveals – operating system, version, resolution, and language for security awareness
- Multiple Verification: Through parallel querying of multiple IP databases, you get the most accurate and reliable information about your connection
Application areas of IP Info Display
🔐 IT Security & Privacy
Check if your VPN/Proxy works, verify Tor connections, or check if your real IP is visible. Control what information websites can collect about you. Essential for pentesters, security experts, and privacy-conscious users.
⚙️ Network Administration
Determine public IPs for firewall whitelisting, document network configurations, or diagnose connection problems. Check provider information in support cases. Ideal for system administrators and network technicians.
🌍 Geo-Location Testing
Test how websites and services detect your location, verify geo-blocking mechanisms, or check CDN routing. Important for web developers, content managers, and international projects with regional restrictions.
Tips for accurate IP information
- Clarify VPN status before checking: Disable VPN/Proxy to see your real IP, or enable them to verify the masked address. This effectively tests your anonymity tools.
- Understand location accuracy: The displayed position is based on IP geolocation and may differ from actual location – often shows provider location rather than your exact position. Mobile IPs are particularly inaccurate.
- Use copy function: Use the one-click copy function to insert IPv4 or IPv6 into firewall rules, tickets, or configuration files. Saves time and avoids typing errors.
- Update regularly: With dynamic IP addresses, your IP changes after router restart or reconnection. Use the refresh button to see current data.
- Check IPv6 support: Not all internet providers offer IPv6. If "Not available" appears, your connection uses only IPv4 – important for network planning and compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
IP detection occurs through parallel querying of multiple external services: Step 1: When loading the page, your browser automatically sends requests to 4+ IP geolocation APIs (ipapi.co, ipinfo.io, ipgeolocation.io, ipify.org). Step 2: Each API responds with your public IP address that your router/ISP shows externally – not your local 192.168.x.x address. Step 3: Responses are processed in parallel and the most complete data is merged (merge algorithm). Step 4: IPv4 and IPv6 are determined separately if both are available. Redundancy: If one API fails, others take over – guarantees maximum availability. Accuracy: Through querying multiple sources, the most accurate location and provider data is determined. Complete processing happens in the browser – no data is stored by us.
IPv4 and IPv6 are two different protocol versions with different address formats: IPv4 Format: Four dot-separated numbers (e.g. 203.0.113.45) – 32-bit address space with approx. 4.3 billion possible addresses. The classic standard since the 1980s. IPv6 Format: Eight colon-separated hexadecimal groups (e.g. 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334) – 128-bit address space with practically infinite addresses. Why both?: IPv4 addresses are running out, which is why IPv6 was developed. Many providers offer both for transition period. Different values: Your router can simultaneously have an IPv4 AND an IPv6 address – completely normal. Some services only work with IPv4, others prefer IPv6. "Not available": If only one version is displayed, your provider or network doesn't support the other. Relevance: For most users IPv4 is sufficient – IPv6 becomes more important for servers and modern infrastructure.
Location data is based on IP geolocation with known limitations: How it works: IP addresses are assigned to regions based on provider registrations, routing data, and database entries – NOT GPS. Provider location vs. user location: The database often shows where your internet provider operates its servers, not where you are. Example: You're in Munich, provider servers in Frankfurt → location shows Frankfurt. Accuracy: City level is often correct (70-80%), exact street never. Deviations of 5-50 km are normal. Mobile IPs: With LTE/5G location data is particularly inaccurate, as mobile providers use central gateways – your location can appear hundreds of kilometers away. VPN/Proxy: With active VPN, location shows the VPN server location, not your real location. Usage: Location data are estimates for web services – don't rely on cm accuracy. For navigation use GPS-enabled apps.
ASN and Hostname are technical network identifiers: ASN (Autonomous System Number): A unique number identifying a network block. Each large ISP has an ASN (e.g. AS3320 for Deutsche Telekom). Shows which provider network your IP belongs to. ASN utility: IT professionals use ASN for routing analysis, network diagnostics, or BGP troubleshooting. Less relevant for normal users. Hostname: A human-readable name assigned to your IP (e.g. dslb-178-001-234-567.pools.arcor-ip.net). Shows provider structure and sometimes region. Reverse DNS: Hostname is determined via reverse DNS lookup – some providers don't set hostnames, then "Not available" appears. Security: Hostname can allow conclusions about provider and region, but not about you personally. No privacy concerns. Change: With dynamic IPs, hostname also changes regularly. Relevance: Mainly important for IT administration, server management, and network analysis.
The tool is ideal for VPN verification with clear procedure: Step 1 (Without VPN): Open the tool WITHOUT active VPN/Proxy and note your real IP address and location. This is your baseline – your real identity on the network. Step 2 (With VPN): Activate your VPN, wait until connection is established, refresh the page (F5) or click "Refresh" button. Successful: If IP address AND location change (e.g. from Germany to Netherlands), your VPN works correctly. You're anonymous. VPN leak: If your real IP is still visible despite VPN connection, your VPN has a leak problem – switch providers. DNS leak test: Additionally check if provider information changes – should show VPN provider, not your ISP. IPv6 leak: Some VPNs only protect IPv4 – check if IPv6 still shows your real address. If so, disable IPv6 in router. Recommendation: Test VPN regularly, especially after updates or restarts.
No, absolutely no storage by us – 100% transparency: Our site: We don't store IP addresses, location data, or browser information. Everything runs in browser JavaScript. External APIs: The IP services (ipapi.co, ipinfo.io etc.) could theoretically log requests for their own statistics – check their privacy policies. No cookies: The tool doesn't set cookies, session-storage, or local-storage – completely stateless. No analytics: We don't track how often you use the tool or what data you see. Completely anonymous. After leaving the page: All displayed data is deleted from browser memory – no persistence. Server logs: Standard web server logs might record your IP at page load (like any website) – but not the displayed results. Recommendation for paranoia: Use VPN also when accessing the tool if you want maximum anonymity. GDPR compliant: Tool fulfills GDPR requirements through data minimization and transparency.
Different tools use different data sources with different currency: Database differences: IP geolocation databases are maintained by different companies (MaxMind, IP2Location, ipapi etc.) with different update cycles. Update frequency: Some databases are updated daily, others monthly – providers change IP assignments regularly. Our advantage: We query 4+ APIs in parallel and merge the best data – higher accuracy than single-source tools. Location variance: One tool shows Berlin, another Potsdam – both can be "correct" depending on database granularity and provider info. Provider names: Some tools show technical names, others marketing names (e.g. "Vodafone GmbH" vs. "Vodafone Deutschland"). IPv6 vs. IPv4: Some tools prioritize IPv6, others IPv4 – can lead to different results. Recommendation: Use multiple tools for cross-verification. Our tool is especially reliable through multi-API redundancy. Timing: With dynamic IPs your address can change between two tool calls – compare simultaneously.
Yes, the tool is ideal for technical support with practical functions: Copy IP: Use the one-click copy function for IPv4/IPv6 to paste your address error-free into support tickets. Provider info: Organization and ASN help support teams identify your network – accelerates diagnosis. Connection type: Hostname shows whether DSL, cable, or mobile – important for error analysis. Screenshot: Take screenshot of complete display for comprehensive documentation in emails to IT support. Typical support scenarios: "My IP is blocked" → Copy IP to ticket. "Connection slow" → Provider info + location help with routing analysis. "Geo-blocking acts incorrectly" → Show detected location vs. real location. Firewall whitelisting: Admin needs your public IP to unblock you – copy IPv4 exactly. Remote access: In home-office setup, IT must know your IP for VPN configuration or port-forwarding. Pro tip: Also note browser and OS info from the tool – complete profile accelerates support.
The browser section shows what websites can learn about your client: Browser & version: Which browser you use (Chrome, Firefox, Safari etc.) and exact version – important for compatibility tests. Operating system: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS – websites adapt content to this. Screen resolution: Your current display resolution in pixels – web designers use this for responsive design tests. Language: Browser language setting (de-DE, en-US etc.) – determines which language websites show by default. Do Not Track: Whether you have "Do Not Track" enabled – many websites ignore it unfortunately. User-Agent: Complete technical string your browser sends – contains browser, OS, version, rendering engine. Fingerprinting: This data enables browser fingerprinting – unique identification without cookies. Privacy implication: The combination of this data can be relatively unique – use privacy browsers (Tor, Brave) for maximum anonymity. Usefulness: Understand what metadata you reveal – important for security awareness and privacy audits.
Update frequency depends on your connection type and use case: Dynamic IPs: Your IP changes with every router restart or 24h forced disconnect (with many providers) – update after restarts. Static IPs: With business customers or server hosting, IP remains constant – one-time check usually suffices. VPN users: Update with every VPN server change or reconnect to verify leak-freedom. Mobile: Mobile data connections change IPs frequently (when changing cells or airplane mode) – regular checks useful. Troubleshooting: With connection problems update before support contact to send current data. Security monitoring: Security-conscious users should check weekly if unexpected location changes occur (indication of hijacking). After network changes: After router change, provider change, or location change always recheck. Refresh button: Use the Refresh button in the tool instead of reloading page – faster and more reliable. Automation: For permanent monitoring use cronjobs with API calls – our tool is optimized for manual ad-hoc checks.