====== Find Your Public IP =====

Identify your public IP address to connect your domain to your server.

> //Your public IP is the address that devices on the internet use to reach your network.//

===== Overview =====

Your public IP address is the address your ISP assigns to your network. This is the address that devices on the internet use to reach your network. You need this to connect your domain to your server.

===== What is a Public IP =====

Your public IP address is the address your ISP assigns to your network. This is the address that websites and services see when you access them from your network.

===== How to Find Your Public IP =====

**Online tools:**
  * Visit whatismyip.com
  * Visit ip.me
  * Visit ipchicken.com
  * Visit whatismyipaddress.com

**Command line:**
  * `curl ifconfig.me`
  * `curl ipinfo.io/ip`
  * `curl icanhazip.com`

**Router admin panel:**
  * Usually shown on status page
  * May be labeled as "WAN IP" or "External IP"

===== Static vs Dynamic IP =====

**Static IP:**
  * Never changes
  * Ideal for hosting
  * May cost extra from ISP
  * Easier to manage

**Dynamic IP:**
  * Can change periodically
  * Requires Dynamic DNS for reliable hosting
  * More common for residential connections
  * Lower cost typically

===== Check if You Have Static IP =====

  * Contact your ISP
  * Check your account details
  * Monitor your IP over time to see if it changes
  * Some ISPs offer static IP as add-on service

===== References =====

  * [[https://whatismyipaddress.com/|What Is My IP Address - See Your Public Address]]
  * [[https://www.whatismyip.com/|What Is My IP Address? See Your Location, ISP & Network Details]]
  * [[https://ip.me/|What is my IP address? | Find my public IP address]]

===== See Also =====

  * [[hosting:domain:start|Domain Setup Overview]]
  * [[hosting:domain:ddns|Dynamic DNS]]

Last updated: 2026-06-19
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