Is IP Address Lookup free to use?

Yes. IP Address Lookup is available as a free online MC NovaTools utility with no required account for the public tool.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

Where this tool supports local file handling, processing runs in your browser so files do not need to leave your device. Review any visible page notes before using regulated or highly sensitive material.

What should I check before using the IP Address Lookup result?

Review the input assumptions, output format, visible errors, file names, and destination requirements before sharing or relying on the result.

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IP Address Lookup

Last updated: 2026-06-03

Discover your public IP address and view basic location information. Your data is fetched securely and never stored.

Your Public IP Address

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ISP / Organization

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Timezone

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Coordinates

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Map visualization requires third-party services.
Coordinates are approximate and not exact.

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Privacy Notice

Your IP address and location data are fetched from public IP geolocation services. This information is already visible to every website you visit. We do not store or log this data. Location is approximate (city-level) and not your exact address. Using a VPN will show the VPN server's location instead.

What the IP Address Lookup Does and Why It Matters

The IP Address Lookup shows the public IP address your connection presents to the internet, along with approximate location and network details such as the city, country, and internet service provider associated with it.

This is the quickest way to answer "what is my IP?" when configuring a firewall rule, allow-listing an address, troubleshooting a connection, or confirming that a VPN is routing your traffic through a different region than your real one.

How to Use IP Address Lookup

Open the tool; your public IP and its details load automatically.
Read the IP address shown at the top of the result.
Review the location fields: city, region, country, and coordinates.
Check the ISP or organisation associated with the address.
Copy the IP if you need it for a configuration or support request.
Reload after connecting or disconnecting a VPN to see the change.

Supported Inputs and Limitations

What is used

Your current connection’s public IP address
A lookup against a public IP-geolocation data source

What you get

Your public IPv4/IPv6 address
Approximate city, region, country, and coordinates
The ISP or hosting organisation for the address

Known limitations

Geolocation is approximate and maps to the network, not your exact physical address.
A VPN, proxy, or mobile carrier can place the result far from your real location.
Details depend on a public lookup service, so coverage and accuracy vary by provider.

Privacy and Security

This tool reads the public IP your browser already exposes to every site you visit and queries a public geolocation service to describe it. NovaTools does not store your IP or build a profile from it. If you would rather not query an external service, disconnect before using the tool or rely on your network settings instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the location not match where I actually am?

IP geolocation is based on how the network is registered, not GPS. It is usually right at the country or city level but can be off, especially on mobile networks or when a VPN is active.

Does this reveal my home address?

No. It shows an approximate area tied to your internet provider, not your street address. The precise mapping from IP to a physical home is not available to ordinary lookups.

Can I look up an IP other than my own?

The default view describes your current connection. If the interface accepts a typed address, it will describe that one instead, using the same public geolocation data.

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About IP Address Lookup

Find your public IP address and view basic geolocation information with our free IP lookup tool. Your IP address is a unique identifier assigned to your internet connection by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This tool displays information that is already publicly available when you browse the internet.

How to Use

Your IP address and information are loaded automatically when you visit this page.
View your IP address prominently displayed at the top.
Check location details including country, city, region, and ISP.
See your approximate coordinates and timezone.
Click Refresh Info to update the data.
Click Copy IP to copy your IP address to clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an IP address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main functions: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the host in the network.

What's the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (like 192.168.1.1) and provides about 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334) and provides a virtually unlimited number of addresses. IPv6 was developed to address IPv4 address exhaustion.

How accurate is the location information?

The location is accurate to the city level in most cases, but it may not reflect your exact physical address. IP geolocation databases map IP ranges to general geographic areas based on ISP registration data. The accuracy varies by country and ISP.

Can I hide my IP address?

Yes, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network), proxy server, or Tor browser to hide your real IP address. When using these services, this tool will show the IP address of the VPN/proxy server instead of your actual IP.

Is my IP address personal information?

Your IP address alone doesn't directly identify you personally, but when combined with other data, it can contribute to identifying you. Under privacy regulations like GDPR, IP addresses are often considered personal data. Your ISP can link your IP address to your account information.