Fundamentals
Public vs Private IP Addresses
Devices on your local network usually use private IP addresses. The address visible to websites on the internet is your public IP.
Private ranges
Common private IPv4 ranges include:
10.0.0.0/8172.16.0.0/12192.168.0.0/16
These addresses are not routed globally.
Public addresses
Your ISP assigns a public IP to your router or connection. IPLocator detects this public address when you visit the site.
NAT
Most home networks use Network Address Translation (NAT) so many private devices can share one public IP.