Public and private IP addresses: what is the difference?
A public IP is the address visible to this website. A private IPv4 address belongs to an internal network and is not the same measurement.
Which IPv4 ranges are private?
RFC 1918 reserves three ranges: 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, and 192.168.0.0/16. These addresses can be reused on separate private networks.
Which address does this tool show?
The connection panel shows the address observed by our server for your request. Compare it with the network address in your device settings. A router, carrier network, VPN, or proxy may sit between your device and the website.
What should you check next?
Use the connection panel to see your current address. Read the IPv4 and IPv6 reference to understand the address family.