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FAQ

Short answers to the questions people actually ask

The original site mostly assumed you already knew why you were here. This page fills in the missing bits.

What is my IP address?

It is the public network address the wider internet sees for your connection right now. In many homes or offices, that address belongs to the router or upstream gateway rather than a single device.

Why does this look different from the IP on my computer?

Your device often has a private local address like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x. That works inside your local network, but it is not usually the public address seen by websites and services.

Why does my IP change sometimes?

Most internet providers assign addresses dynamically. Reboots, modem changes, provider maintenance, or mobile-network handoffs can all cause your public IP to change.

Is the location exact?

No. IP geolocation is best treated as an estimate. Country is often decent, region is mixed, and city-level data can be surprisingly wrong.

What is ASN?

ASN stands for Autonomous System Number. It identifies the network operator announcing the route for your IP, which is often your ISP, cloud provider, or corporate network.

Why no traceroute anymore?

Because the rebuild only keeps features that can be done properly on Cloudflare Workers. A real classic traceroute is not a good fit there, so it got cut instead of faked.