Question 1

What is my IP address location?

Accepted Answer

IPLocator detects your public IP address and shows its location — including city, country, region, ISP and coordinates on a map — automatically when you visit the page.

Question 2

How do I find the location of an IP address?

Accepted Answer

Enter any IPv4 or IPv6 address in the search box on IPLocator and click Look Up. The tool will show the IP's country, city, ISP, timezone and location on a map instantly.

Question 3

How accurate is IP address location?

Accepted Answer

Country-level accuracy is nearly always correct. City-level is typically within 25–50 miles. Exact street address is never available from an IP address alone — ISPs control the location data.

Question 4

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

Accepted Answer

IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1. IPv6 addresses are longer, like 2001:4860:4860::8888, and were introduced because the world ran out of IPv4 addresses. IPLocator supports both.

Question 5

Can websites see my IP address location?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every website you visit can see your public IP address and use it to approximate your location. A VPN hides your real IP by replacing it with the VPN server's IP.

Question 6

How do I hide my IP address?

Accepted Answer

Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN replaces your real IP with one from the VPN server, hiding your location and encrypting your internet traffic.

Question 7

Does my IP address change?

Accepted Answer

Most home internet connections use a dynamic IP that changes periodically when your router reconnects. Businesses often pay for a static IP that never changes.

What Is My IP Address Location?

IP Location — Frequently Asked Questions