Who is my ISP
What is an ISP?
An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is the company that provides you with internet access. They are your gateway to the web, but this also means they can see your online activity. Want to learn more about how they work and what they can see?
Read our complete guide: What Is an ISP? → Not sure who provides your internet? Learn how to find your ISP step by step.
What is my IP
- 192.168.1.100
Above you can see your external IP address, and this is the address that the internet uses to identify you.
When using a VPN, you will get another IP address that many other people use as well, which makes it harder to track you by IP.
Our "what is my IP" online tool shows you your IP address and location on a map.
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What does a VPN do? What is a VPN? If you're in doubt about how a VPN works, then we have written a small miniguide on what it is and how to use a VPN.
The advantages of changing your ip address and hiding your location are many and when it comes to online security, a VPN is essential.
VPN benefits
- When using public hotspots, information is kept private
- Prevents criminals from tracking your online activities
- Allows you to surf the web with more privacy
- Allows you to access content that is geo-restricted
If you're still unsure about how VPNs work and if you can trust the services, then read more about what it is via this Wikipedia article.
