The address the rest of the internet sees for this connection, shown for both IP versions.
| IPv4 address | — |
|---|---|
| IPv6 address | — |
Every internet connection presents a public IP address to the sites it visits. Home networks share one public address across all devices (the router translates), which is why every device at home shows the same IPv4 here. If a VPN is on, this shows the VPN exit address instead — the quickest way to confirm a VPN is really carrying the traffic.
Why is the IPv6 box sometimes empty? Not every network offers IPv6 yet. An empty IPv6 result means the connection reached the lookup over IPv4 only — normal for many home and mobile networks.
Can a website owner see this address? Yes — the public IP is part of every connection a device makes, along with browser details. It identifies the connection and its rough area, not a name or street address.