Frequently Asked Questions

Quick, practical answers. For deeper context, follow the linked guides.

What is this site?

An ultra‑light, privacy‑respecting IP + connection intelligence tool. Zero marketing trackers. Immediate: your IP, ASN, connection classification, protocol & TLS info. Learn more: What is my IP address?

Do you log my IP?

We don’t store your IP for profiling, ads, or resale. Minimal transient edge logs may exist briefly for abuse / rate defense; we discard or aggregate quickly. See our Privacy Policy.

Why can my IP change?

Most consumer ISPs issue dynamic IPv4 via DHCP with finite lease times. Rebooting your router, MAC changes, or ISP maintenance can trigger a new lease. Deeper read: Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses.

How do I hide my IP?

Use a reputable paid VPN, a privacy relay (Apple Private Relay), Tor (higher latency), or a mobile network fallback. Avoid unknown “free” VPNs. Start with: How to hide your IP safely & Are free VPNs safe?.

Is IPv6 better than IPv4?

They coexist. IPv6 solves address exhaustion and enables cleaner end‑to‑end connectivity; performance parity or slight gains in many regions. Details: IPv4 vs IPv6.

Why does location sometimes look “wrong”?

IP geolocation relies on commercial datasets that can lag behind ISP reassignments or be skewed by VPN / carrier‑grade NAT exit points. See: IP Geolocation Accuracy.

What’s a “connection type” label?

We classify based on ASN / org heuristics (data center, residential, mobile, enterprise). Imperfect. Report misclassifications via the link under your IP. Background: Connection Types.

How can I secure my home network?

Use WPA3 (or WPA2 at minimum), unique router admin credentials, separate IoT network/VLAN if possible, automatic firmware updates, and disable unnecessary remote management. Guide: Secure your home Wi‑Fi (2025).

Does a VPN make me anonymous?

It shifts trust - from your ISP to the VPN. Sites still see fingerprintable browser traits. Combine with good browser hygiene. Read: How VPNs protect you.

Why do some services still know my real location on VPN?

Browser geolocation APIs, account history, or DNS / WebRTC leaks can reveal clues. Use our forthcoming WebRTC Leak Test and prefer encrypted DNS.

Where can I learn the basics all in one place?

Browse: What is my IP address?, IPv4 vs IPv6, What is DNS.

Got a question that’s missing? Email admin@checkmyipaddress.xyz.