Output
Source address observed by the server
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What Is My IP
Read the public-facing client IP seen by this website. Requires PHP hosting.
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What Is My IP · At a glance
Quick answer: Read the public-facing client IP seen by this website. Requires PHP hosting. The server returns its observed REMOTE_ADDR.
What Is My IP
The test loads when you open it. Device access is requested only after you choose to start.
Detailed guide
How to use this tool
- Ask the website which source address it sees for your request.
- Repeat after an intended VPN or connection change if you want a comparison.
Input
One request to this website
Browser requirement
PHP; server REMOTE_ADDR
Processing
Requests to this website; hosting can affect the result
How it works and what the result means
The server reports REMOTE_ADDR and does not trust arbitrary forwarded headers. Behind a reverse proxy this can be the proxy address unless your host is configured to restore the real client IP.
Reading the result
The server returns its observed REMOTE_ADDR. Behind an improperly configured reverse proxy that can be the proxy address.
What to check next
PHP hosting is required. The endpoint does not trust arbitrary forwarded headers and does not geolocate the address.
The tool does not resolve your physical location. PHP support is needed on the web host.
Frequently asked questions
Is this my local router address?
Usually it is the public-facing source seen by this server. Local private addresses and addresses exposed through WebRTC are different observations.
How do I start the What Is My IP?
Press Check IP to ask this website which source address it sees for your request.
Does this tool require a download or an account?
No. Open the interactive tool above in a modern browser. The instructions and explanations are available even with JavaScript disabled; running a test needs JavaScript.
Why can two attempts give different results?
Power settings, background tasks, browser scheduling, operating-system input processing and device settings affect measurements. Compare repeated attempts with identical settings rather than the single highest score.