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How to share your IP address
“Share IP address” usually means sending someone the public IPv4 or IPv6 your connection uses right now—not a private address like 192.168.x.x. The fastest way is to copy it from our tool and paste the text.
Steps to share your IP address
- Open What Is My IP Address IP.
- Wait until your IPv4 loads. If you have public IPv6, it appears in the second row; otherwise you will see “Not detected.”
- Click Copy, then paste into email, chat, or a support ticket.
Is it safe to share my IP address?
For most people—tech support, gaming, troubleshooting—sharing your public IP with a party you trust is routine. It does not hand over your passwords. It can suggest approximate area and ISP. Read the full privacy angle in is sharing my IP address dangerous? and the copy walkthrough in how to copy your IP for support.