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Calculated Shard: 181 (from laksa071)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa181.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/reference/what-is-my-ip\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.businessinsider.com/reference/what-is-my-ip\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reference\/what-is-my-ip","crawl_time":1775103063,"first_indexed_time":1760254157,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,businessinsider!www,\/reference\/what-is-my-ip s443","src_root_hash":"15170859634011428381","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What Is My IP? What an IP Address Does, and How to Find Yours","meta_descriptions":["An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"It should only take a second to find your IP address.\n \nSarah Waiswa\/Getty Images\n2020-05-28T17:48:00.000Z\nAn IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online.\nYour IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state.\nYou can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program.\nVisit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories\n.\nIn most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet.\nYour IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users.\nRead on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it.\nWhat you should know about your IP address\nGenerally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located. \nHowever, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information. \nYour IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually. \nJennifer Still\/Business Insider\nThat being said, it is possible to anonymize yourself completely and change your IP address by using a VPN service, or a virtual private network.\nA VPN service edits your IP address to trick websites into thinking you're located somewhere that you're not. This is helpful for accessing foreign versions of websites, for example.\nMany proponents of VPN services also believe they provide optimum security and privacy while surfing the web.\nIf you're curious to know what your current IP address is, you can find this out by using Google. Simply search \"what is my IP\" on Google. Your public IP address will be displayed at the top of the page.\nGoogle will tell you your IP address for free. \nJennifer Still\/Business Insider\n'What is a good internet speed?': The internet speeds you should aim for, based on how you use the internet\n'What is Wi-Fi calling?': How to make calls from your smartphone even if you don't have a cell signal\nHow to find the IP address on your iPad in 4 simple steps\nHow to change the IP address on your iPhone in 2 different ways\nHow to find your Roku device's IP address in 3 different ways\nJennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. You can find her on Twitter at\n@jenniferlstill\n.\nRead more\nRead less","attrs_markdown":"[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription)\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter)\n\n[Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/business)\n\n[Strategy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/strategy)\n\n[Economy](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/economy)\n\n[Finance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/finance)\n\n[Retail](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/retail)\n\n[Advertising](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/advertising)\n\n[Careers](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/careers)\n\n[Law](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/law)\n\n[Media](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/media)\n\n[Real Estate](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/real-estate)\n\n[Small Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/smallbusiness)\n\n[The Better Work Project](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/sc\/introducing-the-better-work-project-hub)\n\n[Personal Finance](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/personal-finance)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech)\n\n[Science](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/science)\n\n[AI](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/artificial-intelligence)\n\n[Enterprise](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/enterprise)\n\n[Transportation](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/transportation)\n\n[Startups](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/startups)\n\n[Innovation](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/innovation)\n\n[Markets](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/)\n\n[Stocks](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/stocks)\n\n[Indices](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/indices)\n\n[Commodities](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/commodities)\n\n[Crypto](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/cryptocurrencies)\n\n[Currencies](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/currencies)\n\n[ETFs](https:\/\/markets.businessinsider.com\/etfs)\n\n[Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/lifestyle)\n\n[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/entertainment)\n\n[Culture](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/culture)\n\n[Travel](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/travel)\n\n[Food](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/food)\n\n[Health](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/health)\n\n[Education](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/education)\n\n[Parenting](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/parenting)\n\n[Military & Defense](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/defense)\n\n[Politics](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/politics)\n\n[Reviews](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/home)\n\n[Kitchen](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/kitchen)\n\n[Style](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/style)\n\n[Streaming](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/streaming)\n\n[Pets](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/pets)\n\n[Tech](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech)\n\n[Deals](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/deals)\n\n[Gifts](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/gifts)\n\n[Tickets](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tickets)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/video)\n\n[Big Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/big-business)\n\n[So Expensive](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/so-expensive)\n\n[View From Above](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/view-from-above)\n\n[Small Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/small-business)\n\n[Authorized Account](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/authorized-account)\n\n[Risky Business](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/risky-business)\n\n[Boot Camp](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/boot-camp)\n\n[Still Standing](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/still-standing)\n\n[How Crime Works](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/how-crime-works)\n\n[Life Lessons](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/show\/life-lessons)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription)\n\n[My account]()\n\n[Log in]()\n\n[Newsletters](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter)\n\nUS edition\n\n[Deutschland & Österreich](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.de\/?IR=C)\n\n[España](https:\/\/businessinsider.es\/)\n\n[Japan](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.jp\/)\n\n[Polska](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com.pl\/?IR=C)\n\n[TW 全球中文版](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.tw\/)\n\n[Get the app](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/app \"Get the Business Insider app\")\n\n[Tech Reference](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech-reference)\n\n# 'What is my IP?': Here's what an IP address does, and how to find yours\nWritten by   [Jennifer Still](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/author\/jennifer-still)\n\n![woman using laptop](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/5ecd95faf34d0545f703a5f5?width=700)\n\nIt should only take a second to find your IP address.  Sarah Waiswa\/Getty Images\n\n2020-05-28T17:48:00.000Z\n\nShare\n\nCopy link\n\n[Email](<mailto:?subject='What is my IP?': Here's what an IP address does, and how to find yours&body='What%20is%20my%20IP%3F'%3A%20Here's%20what%20an%20IP%20address%20does%2C%20and%20how%20to%20find%20yours%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freference%2Fwhat-is-my-ip&> \"Email\")\n\nFacebook\n\nWhatsApp\n\nX\n\nLinkedIn\n\nBluesky\n\nThreads\n\nAn icon in the shape of a lightning bolt.\n\nImpact Link\n\nSave Saved\n\n[Read in app](https:\/\/insider-app.onelink.me\/4cpG\/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Freference%2Fwhat-is-my-ip&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freference%2Fwhat-is-my-ip&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 \"Download the app\")\n\n- **An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online.**\n- **Your IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state.**\n- **You can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program.**\n- **[Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech-reference).**\n\nIn most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet.\n\nYour IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users.\n\nRead on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it.\n\n## **What you should know about your IP address**\nGenerally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located.\n\nHowever, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information.\n\n![what\\_is\\_my\\_IP\\_address\\_1](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nYour IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually.  Jennifer Still\/Business Insider\n\nThat being said, it is possible to anonymize yourself completely and change your IP address by using a VPN service, or a virtual private network.\n\nA VPN service edits your IP address to trick websites into thinking you're located somewhere that you're not. This is helpful for accessing foreign versions of websites, for example.\n\nMany proponents of VPN services also believe they provide optimum security and privacy while surfing the web.\n\nIf you're curious to know what your current IP address is, you can find this out by using Google. Simply search \"what is my IP\" on Google. Your public IP address will be displayed at the top of the page.\n\n![what\\_is\\_my\\_IP\\_address\\_21](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nGoogle will tell you your IP address for free.  Jennifer Still\/Business Insider\n## Related coverage from [Tech Reference](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech-reference):\n- ### ['What is a good internet speed?': The internet speeds you should aim for, based on how you use the internet](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/what-is-a-good-internet-speed)\n- ### ['What is Wi-Fi calling?': How to make calls from your smartphone even if you don't have a cell signal](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/wifi-calling)\n- ### [How to find the IP address on your iPad in 4 simple steps](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/iphone-ip-address)\n- ### [How to change the IP address on your iPhone in 2 different ways](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/iphone-ip-address)\n- ### [How to find your Roku device's IP address in 3 different ways](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/streaming\/how-to-find-roku-ip-address)\n\n[![jennifer still.JPG](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 1 1'%3E%3C\/svg%3E>) ![](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/5ab94b1215d5a419008b4ba8?crop=1:1&width=256&format=jpeg&auto=webp)](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/author\/jennifer-still)\n\n[Jennifer Still](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/author\/jennifer-still)\n\nJennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. 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[Main content](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reference\/what-is-my-ip#post-headline)\n2. [Search](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reference\/what-is-my-ip#search)\n3. [Account](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/reference\/what-is-my-ip#account)\n4. [Jump to top of page](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"![woman using laptop](https:\/\/i.insider.com\/5ecd95faf34d0545f703a5f5?width=700)\n\nIt should only take a second to find your IP address.  Sarah Waiswa\/Getty Images\n\n2020-05-28T17:48:00.000Z\n\n- **An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online.**\n- **Your IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state.**\n- **You can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program.**\n- **[Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories](https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/tech-reference).**\n\nIn most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet.\n\nYour IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users.\n\nRead on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it.\n\n## **What you should know about your IP address**\nGenerally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located.\n\nHowever, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information.\n\n![what\\_is\\_my\\_IP\\_address\\_1](<data:image\/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='1' height='1'\/%3E>)\n\nYour IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually.  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Boilerpipe Text	It should only take a second to find your IP address. Sarah Waiswa/Getty Images 2020-05-28T17:48:00.000Z An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online. Your IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state. You can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program. Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories . In most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet. Your IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users. Read on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it. What you should know about your IP address Generally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located. However, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information. Your IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually. Jennifer Still/Business Insider That being said, it is possible to anonymize yourself completely and change your IP address by using a VPN service, or a virtual private network. A VPN service edits your IP address to trick websites into thinking you're located somewhere that you're not. This is helpful for accessing foreign versions of websites, for example. Many proponents of VPN services also believe they provide optimum security and privacy while surfing the web. If you're curious to know what your current IP address is, you can find this out by using Google. Simply search "what is my IP" on Google. Your public IP address will be displayed at the top of the page. Google will tell you your IP address for free. Jennifer Still/Business Insider 'What is a good internet speed?': The internet speeds you should aim for, based on how you use the internet 'What is Wi-Fi calling?': How to make calls from your smartphone even if you don't have a cell signal How to find the IP address on your iPad in 4 simple steps How to change the IP address on your iPhone in 2 different ways How to find your Roku device's IP address in 3 different ways Jennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. You can find her on Twitter at @jenniferlstill . Read more Read less
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Impact Link Save Saved [Read in app](https://insider-app.onelink.me/4cpG/?af_js_web=true&af_ss_ver=2_3_0&af_dp=insider%3A%2F%2Fbi%2Fpost%2Freference%2Fwhat-is-my-ip&af_force_deeplink=true&is_retargeting=true&deep_link_value=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Freference%2Fwhat-is-my-ip&pid=businessinsider&c=post_page_share_bar_v2_smart_4.13.23 "Download the app") - An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online. - Your IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state. - You can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program. - [Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories](https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference). In most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet. Your IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users. Read on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it. ## What you should know about your IP address Generally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located. However, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information. ![what\_is\_my\_IP\_address\_1](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) Your IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually. Jennifer Still/Business Insider That being said, it is possible to anonymize yourself completely and change your IP address by using a VPN service, or a virtual private network. A VPN service edits your IP address to trick websites into thinking you're located somewhere that you're not. This is helpful for accessing foreign versions of websites, for example. Many proponents of VPN services also believe they provide optimum security and privacy while surfing the web. If you're curious to know what your current IP address is, you can find this out by using Google. Simply search "what is my IP" on Google. Your public IP address will be displayed at the top of the page. ![what\_is\_my\_IP\_address\_21](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) Google will tell you your IP address for free. 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Readable Markdown	![woman using laptop](https://i.insider.com/5ecd95faf34d0545f703a5f5?width=700) It should only take a second to find your IP address. Sarah Waiswa/Getty Images 2020-05-28T17:48:00.000Z - An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online. - Your IP address is public to any website that you visit, although it doesn't carry any personal information about you, other than your city or state. - You can find your IP address with a simple Google search, or hide it with a VPN program. - [Visit Business Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories](https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference). In most cases, you'll never need to know your IP address. It simply exists in the background, helping you browse the internet. Your IP address — short for Internet Protocol address — is like the return address on an envelope. As you browse the internet, your IP address tells sites who they should send their data to. It identifies your computer amongst the sea of other users. Read on for more information about what data your IP address shares, as well as how to hide or find it. ## What you should know about your IP address Generally speaking, your IP address is public and can be used by others to find out where you (or your device) is located. However, you shouldn't worry that strangers might be able to discover personal information about you simply by knowing your IP address. While the address might say that your computer is located in a particular city or state, it can't reveal your name, address, phone number, or other identifying information. ![what\_is\_my\_IP\_address\_1](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) Your IP address only points out your very general location, and can be changed manually. Jennifer Still/Business Insider That being said, it is possible to anonymize yourself completely and change your IP address by using a VPN service, or a virtual private network. A VPN service edits your IP address to trick websites into thinking you're located somewhere that you're not. This is helpful for accessing foreign versions of websites, for example. Many proponents of VPN services also believe they provide optimum security and privacy while surfing the web. If you're curious to know what your current IP address is, you can find this out by using Google. Simply search "what is my IP" on Google. Your public IP address will be displayed at the top of the page. ![what\_is\_my\_IP\_address\_21](<data:image/svg+xml,%3C%3Fxml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'%3F%3E%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1' height='1'/%3E>) Google will tell you your IP address for free. Jennifer Still/Business Insider - ### ['What is a good internet speed?': The internet speeds you should aim for, based on how you use the internet](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/what-is-a-good-internet-speed) - ### ['What is Wi-Fi calling?': How to make calls from your smartphone even if you don't have a cell signal](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/wifi-calling) - ### [How to find the IP address on your iPad in 4 simple steps](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/iphone-ip-address) - ### [How to change the IP address on your iPhone in 2 different ways](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/iphone-ip-address) - ### [How to find your Roku device's IP address in 3 different ways](https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/how-to-find-roku-ip-address) [![jennifer still.JPG](https://i.insider.com/5ab94b1215d5a419008b4ba8?crop=1:1&width=256&format=jpeg&auto=webp)](https://www.businessinsider.com/author/jennifer-still) Jennifer is a writer and editor from Brooklyn, New York, who spends her time traveling, drinking iced coffee, and watching way too much TV. She has bylines in Vanity Fair, Glamour, Decider, Mic, and many more. You can find her on Twitter at [@jenniferlstill](http://twitter.com/jenniferlstill). Read more Read less
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