Frequently Asked Questions
What is my IP address?
An IP address is a unique number assigned to your device when it connects to the internet. IPGu.net shows your public IP — the one visible to the internet — not your local network address.
Why is my location shown incorrectly?
IP geolocation uses registration databases, not GPS. Country-level accuracy is generally high, but city-level results can be off by tens of kilometres, especially on mobile networks and VPNs. Learn more on the IP Addresses Explained page.
Does IPGu.net store my IP address?
IPGu.net does not store visitor IP addresses in its own application database. Everything is displayed in real time only. Hosting and CDN providers may retain standard access logs per their own policies. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What is an ISP?
ISP stands for Internet Service Provider — the company that gives you internet access. Examples in Thailand: True, AIS, DTAC, NT, 3BB. Examples globally: Comcast, Deutsche Telekom, SoftBank.
What is an ASN?
An ASN (Autonomous System Number) is a unique network identifier assigned to the organisation that operates a network, written as AS followed by a number (e.g. AS45758 for True Internet, Thailand).
Why does my IP change when I restart my router?
Most ISPs assign dynamic IPs that can change on reconnection. For a fixed IP, you need to request a static IP from your ISP — usually at extra cost.
How does a VPN change my IP?
VPN traffic is routed through the VPN server first, so websites see the VPN server's IP instead of your real IP. The location shown will reflect the VPN server's location, not yours.
What are HTTP request headers?
HTTP headers are metadata your browser sends with every web request — including User-Agent (browser identity), Accept-Language, and forwarding headers if you are behind a proxy or CDN.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses four groups of numbers (e.g. 203.0.113.1) and supports roughly 4 billion addresses. IPv6 uses a longer hexadecimal format (e.g. 2001:db8::1) and supports a virtually unlimited number of addresses.
How do I find my IP from the terminal?
Run curl https://api.ipify.org on Linux/macOS, or (irm "https://api.ipify.org") in PowerShell. See the CLI Commands page for more options.