How to Find My IP Address on iPhone (Public & Private)
This guide covers: How to Find My IP Address on iPhone (Public & Private).
Your iPhone has two types of IP address: a public IP (what websites and services see) and a private/local IP (what your Wi-Fi router assigns). This guide shows how to find both on iOS 16, 17, and 18.
Find your public IP on iPhone
Your public IP is the address the internet uses to identify your connection. The fastest way to check it is to visit our homepage IP checker in Safari — it shows your IPv4 and IPv6 address, ISP, city, and ASN instantly, and works on any device.
On cellular data, your public IP is assigned by your carrier and often changes when you switch towers or reconnect. On Wi-Fi, it is your router's public IP shared by all devices on the network.
Find your local (private) IP on iPhone
Your local IP is the address your Wi-Fi router assigns to your iPhone inside your network. It usually starts with 192.168 or 10.0.
Method 1: Wi-Fi settings
- Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the info button (i) next to your connected network.
- Your IP address appears under the IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address section.
The Router field on the same screen shows your router IP.
Method 2: Cellular IP
When connected to cellular data instead of Wi-Fi, your iPhone gets an IP from the carrier. There is no built-in setting screen to view it directly. The simplest way is to visit our IP checker in Safari with Wi-Fi off.
iPhone Private Wi-Fi Address (MAC randomization)
Starting with iOS 14, iPhones use a randomized “Private Wi-Fi Address” (MAC address) for each network by default. This is a privacy feature that makes it harder for networks to track your device across locations. It does not affect your IP address.
To view or toggle this setting: Settings > Wi-Fi > tap (i) next to your network > Private Wi-Fi Address.
Public IP vs private IP on iPhone
Your public IP is visible to websites and changes based on your network (Wi-Fi vs cellular). Your private IP is only visible inside your local Wi-Fi network. Both are important for troubleshooting connections and verifying VPN setups.
Read our full public vs private IP guide for a deeper explanation.
Using a VPN on iPhone
If you use a VPN on your iPhone, your public IP should change to the VPN server's IP. To verify it is working:
- Check your IP on our homepage before and after connecting the VPN.
- Run the VPN verification checklist to confirm IP change, DNS leaks, and WebRTC leaks.
What to do after finding your IP
- Verify your VPN is protecting your iPhone
- Run a DNS leak test
- Check your IP location accuracy
- Learn how to hide your IP address
- What can someone do with your IP?