Public vs private IP address
Your router assigns private addresses (like 192.168.x.x) to devices on your home network. Only your public IP address is visible on the open internet.
When you visit a website, it sees your public IP — the one assigned by your ISP or VPN provider.
IPv4 vs IPv6
IPv4 addresses look like 203.0.113.42 — four numbers separated by dots. IPv6 addresses are longer hexadecimal strings designed to replace the dwindling IPv4 supply.
Many connections still present only IPv4. Dual-stack networks can show both. The large address at the top is whichever version this page loaded over; the second row appears when we can confirm the other family.
How to find your IP on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
The fastest way to see your public IP is this page — nothing to install. For the private address on the device itself: Windows — Command Prompt, ipconfig, then IPv4 Address. Mac — System Settings → Network → Details → TCP/IP, or run ifconfig in Terminal. Linux — ip addr or ifconfig.
iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the info icon beside the network. Android: Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → the network → Advanced. Those screens show the LAN address, not the public one websites see.
How to find your router IP
Your router's LAN address is the default gateway — usually 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 10.0.0.1. On Windows it is the Default Gateway line in ipconfig. On Mac it is Router under TCP/IP. On phones it appears in the same Wi-Fi details screen.
Open that address in a browser to reach the router admin page. The public IP on this SkyPath page is what you share for port forwarding, game servers, or remote access — not the 192.168 address.
Check that your VPN is working
Load this page before you connect: you should see your ISP's IP and a location that matches your usual network. Connect SkyPath (or any VPN), refresh, and both the IP and location should match the VPN exit — not your home ISP.
If the IP does not change, traffic may not be tunneled. Follow up with the DNS leak test and the WebRTC leak test; an IP change alone does not prove DNS or WebRTC are covered.
Get your IP from the terminal
curl /api/v1/ip returns the address as plain text. Add ?format=json for location, ISP, ASN, and hostname. Browsers always receive JSON.
Why it matters for privacy
Websites, apps, and advertisers can use your IP address to estimate location, link sessions, and build a profile of your activity.
A VPN replaces your visible IP with one from the VPN network, which is why checking your IP address is a quick sanity check that protection is active.