{"id":184827,"date":"2026-02-03T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?page_id=184827"},"modified":"2026-02-04T06:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T11:55:25","slug":"what-is-my-ip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/what-is-my-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"What is my IP"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ip-card\">\n      <div class=\"ip-label\">Your public IP address<\/div>\n      <div id=\"primary-ip\" class=\"ip-address\">Loading...<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"ip-meta\">\n        <div class=\"meta-box\">\n          <div class=\"meta-title\">IPv4 address<\/div>\n          <div id=\"ipv4\" class=\"meta-value\">Loading...<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"meta-box\">\n          <div class=\"meta-title\">IPv6 address<\/div>\n          <div id=\"ipv6\" class=\"meta-value\">Checking...<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div id=\"ipv6-status\" class=\"status\">Checking IPv6 availability<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\n    async function fetchIPInfo() {\n      const isPreview = window.location.href.includes('preview=true');\n      if (isPreview) {\n        document.getElementById('primary-ip').textContent = 'Preview only';\n        document.getElementById('ipv4').textContent = 'Preview only';\n        document.getElementById('ipv6').textContent = 'Preview only';\n        document.getElementById('ipv6-status').textContent = 'IPv6 not checked in preview';\n        return;\n      }\n\n      try {\n        const v4 = await fetch('https:\/\/api.ipify.org?format=json');\n        const v4data = await v4.json();\n        document.getElementById('ipv4').textContent = v4data.ip;\n        document.getElementById('primary-ip').textContent = v4data.ip;\n      } catch {\n        document.getElementById('ipv4').textContent = 'Unavailable';\n      }\n\n      try {\n        const v6 = await fetch('https:\/\/api64.ipify.org?format=json');\n        const v6data = await v6.json();\n        if(v6data.ip.includes(':')) {\n          document.getElementById('ipv6').textContent = v6data.ip;\n          document.getElementById('ipv6-status').textContent = 'IPv6 is available on your network';\n        } else {\n          document.getElementById('ipv6').textContent = 'Not available';\n          document.getElementById('ipv6-status').textContent = 'IPv6 is not available on your network';\n        }\n      } catch {\n        document.getElementById('ipv6').textContent = 'Not available';\n        document.getElementById('ipv6-status').textContent = 'IPv6 is not available on your network';\n      }\n    }\n    fetchIPInfo();\n    <\/script>\n    \n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<section>\n<h2>What is a public IP address?<\/h2>\n<p>Your public IP address is a unique identifier assigned to your internet connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It allows websites, apps, and other online services to communicate with your device over the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike private IP addresses, which are used only within your home, office, or local network, your public IP is visible on the internet. This distinction is important because your public IP is what external services (such as, router) use to send data back to your devices, whereas private IPs allow devices to communicate internally.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<!-- pureinfotech_S2S_Banner1_ROS -->\n<style>\n\t@media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) {\n\t\tdiv[id^=\"bsa-zone_1770193425126-5_123456\"] {\n\t\t\tmin-width: 300px;\n\t\t\tmin-height: 50px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t@media only screen and (min-width: 640px) and (min-height: 0px) {\n\t\tdiv[id^=\"bsa-zone_1770193425126-5_123456\"] {\n\t\t\tmin-width: 468px;\n\t\t\tmin-height: 60px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"bsa-zone_1770193425126-5_123456\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>IPv4 vs IPv6<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IPv4: <\/strong>The most widely used format today, consisting of four numeric groups. For example, <code>192.168.1.1<\/code>. It supports around 4 billion unique addresses, which has proven insufficient as the number of connected devices continues to grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPv6: <\/strong>A newer standard with longer alphanumeric addresses. For example, <code>2001:db8::1<\/code>. IPv6 was developed to address the shortage of IP addresses and provides virtually unlimited IP addresses for modern networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Is this address permanent?<\/h2>\n<p>Almost all home users are assigned a dynamic IP, meaning it can change periodically, such as when your router restarts or after a certain period set by your ISP.<\/p>\n<p>Some users, particularly businesses or servers, may use a static IP, which never changes. Static IPs are useful for hosting websites, running remote access services, or ensuring consistent connectivity for certain applications.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Keep it Private<\/h2>\n<p>While your IP address doesn&#8217;t reveal your exact home address, it can give others your general location and ISP information. Sharing it publicly can expose you to potential security risks, such as network scanning or DDoS attacks. Always share your IP only with trusted sources, and consider using a VPN for added privacy when accessing public networks.<\/p>\n<div class='code-block code-block-2' style='margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;'>\n<!-- pureinfotech_S2S_Banner2_ROS -->\n<style>\n\t@media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (min-height: 0px) {\n\t\tdiv[id^=\"bsa-zone_1770193657805-7_123456\"] {\n\t\t\tmin-width: 300px;\n\t\t\tmin-height: 50px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t@media only screen and (min-width: 640px) and (min-height: 0px) {\n\t\tdiv[id^=\"bsa-zone_1770193657805-7_123456\"] {\n\t\t\tmin-width: 468px;\n\t\t\tmin-height: 60px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"bsa-zone_1770193657805-7_123456\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Why check your public IP?<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing your public IP can be important for several practical reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Troubleshooting connectivity issues:<\/strong> Identify problems with your internet connection or check whether your ISP has assigned a new IP address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Router and firewall configuration:<\/strong> Set up port forwarding, firewall rules, or parental controls that require knowledge of your network&#8217;s public IP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote access and VPNs:<\/strong> Connect to your home network from anywhere, or verify that your VPN is masking your IP properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online security monitoring:<\/strong> Track changes to your dynamic IP address to prevent unauthorized access or suspicious activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a public IP address? 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