What IP address shows when I use a VPN?

IP lookup tools show the public IP of the VPN exit server in the region you selected, not your real ISP address. Disconnect the VPN and refresh an IP checker to see your normal public IP again.

Why did my IP change after turning on the VPN?

That is expected: the VPN tunnels your traffic so the internet sees the VPN provider’s address. Use What Is My IP Address IP with VPN off, then on, to compare.

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What IP address does a VPN show?

Direct answer: With a VPN connected, IP checkers display the VPN server’s public IP (the “exit” node), not your home or mobile carrier address. What Is My IP Address IP will show that exit IP; disconnect VPN and tap Refresh to see your ISP IP again.

Quick check

Note your IP on our tool with VPN off.
Connect VPN, pick a country, open the same page and Refresh.
Country/city in geolocation usually matches the VPN region (approximate).