IP address FAQ
IPv4 vs IPv6 — which one matters?
IPv4 (like 203.0.113.7) is the classic format most services still use. IPv6 is the newer, longer format. Many connections have both; if a site asks for "your IP", IPv4 is usually what they mean.
Can someone find my exact home address from my IP?
No — an IP maps roughly to your ISP and city area, not your street. Only your ISP can link an IP to a customer, and that requires legal process.
Why is the city sometimes wrong on IP lookup sites?
Geolocation databases map IPs to where the ISP registered them, which can be a different city. It's an estimate, not GPS.
What is a WebRTC leak?
WebRTC (used for video calls and P2P features) can reveal IP addresses directly to a webpage, bypassing a VPN in some setups. Run the WebRTC leak test above — if it finds a public IP different from your VPN's, or your real local network address, that's a leak worth fixing in your browser or VPN settings.