Your IP address:
Joliet, Illinois, US [60433]Raw User Agent
Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; [email protected])
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GET https://ip.apilamp.com/api/my-ipExample Response:
{
"ip": "146.70.117.70",
"device": "Unknown Device",
"isp": "M247 Europe",
"country": "DE",
"city": "Frankfurt am Main",
"continent": "EU",
"latitude": "50.10490",
"longitude": "8.62950",
"region": "Hesse",
"timezone": "Europe/Berlin",
"os": "macOS",
"browser": "Chrome"
}About IP Addresses
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network. IP addresses are essential for the functioning of the internet, allowing devices to locate and communicate with each other.
There are two types of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6. IPv4 addresses are 32-bit numbers, typically represented in decimal format (e.g., 192.168.1.1), while IPv6 addresses are 128-bit numbers, represented in hexadecimal format (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334).
IP addresses can be static (permanently assigned to a device) or dynamic (temporarily assigned by a DHCP server). They are also categorized into public and private addresses. Public IP addresses are used on the internet, while private IP addresses are used within local networks.
The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is driven by the need for more IP addresses due to the exponential growth of internet-connected devices. IPv6 provides a vastly larger address space, improved routing, and better security features compared to IPv4.
Understanding your IP address can help you troubleshoot network issues, improve your online security, and optimize your internet connection. Tools and services are available to help you find your IP address, check its location, and determine if it is part of a known proxy or VPN service.
Additionally, IP addresses play a crucial role in geolocation services, which can determine the approximate location of a device based on its IP address. This information is used for various purposes, including targeted advertising, content localization, and fraud prevention.