IP Address
protocolessential
network addressinginternet protocolidentification
A unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
Examples
IPv4 address
192.168.1.1 (common router address) or 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS)
IPv6 address
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
Common Misconceptions
- •Your public IP is different from your local/private IP
- •IP addresses can reveal general location but not exact address
Technical Details
Specification: IPv4: 32-bit address, IPv6: 128-bit address