Public network utility

What is my IP?

Check the public IPv4 or IPv6 address visible to the internet. Network lookup required. Useful Atlas does not store your query.

Network lookup required. Useful Atlas does not store your query.

No location enrichment. The result contains only the public address and IP version.

Live network result

Your public IP address

Network required

Checking connection

Checking...

Requesting the address visible to the Useful Atlas endpoint.

Network lookup required. Useful Atlas does not store your query.

No account or input needed. The response contains only the detected address and IP version.

What the result means

Your public IP is the address the Useful Atlas endpoint sees when the browser makes the request. It can represent your router, mobile carrier, company gateway, VPN, or another network exit point rather than one specific device.

Use Check again after connecting or disconnecting a VPN, changing networks, or switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data. The tool does not add location, provider, reputation, or device claims to the result.

Response boundaries

Returned: public address and IPv4 or IPv6 version.
Not requested: name, email, account, or entered query.
Not added: geolocation, ISP, device, or reputation data.
Cache: the API response is marked no-store.

Developer utility

Coder Box

Format JSON, encode values, generate identifiers, and clean text locally.

Security planning

Password Strength Checker

Estimate entropy and compare safer password patterns without sending the password away.

API planning

API Rate Limit Planner

Model request limits, retries, token ceilings, and worker concurrency.

FAQ

Does Useful Atlas store my IP address?

Network lookup required. Useful Atlas does not store your query. The endpoint returns the detected address and IP version without adding them to a tool history or database record.

Why does this tool need a network request?

A public IP address must be observed outside your device or local network. The Useful Atlas endpoint reads the address associated with the connection and returns it to the page.

Will a VPN change the result?

Usually. When a VPN is active, websites normally see the public exit address used by the VPN rather than the address assigned directly by your internet provider.

Is this my private router or device address?

No. The result is the public address visible to the endpoint. Private addresses used inside a home or office network are not exposed by this tool.

Does this tool look up my location or internet provider?

No. This version returns only the detected IP address and whether it is IPv4 or IPv6.