What is my IP address?
This is what every website you visit sees:
Detecting your IP address…
Why does my IP address matter?
Your IP address ties your browsing to your location and your internet provider. Websites use it for geo-blocks and pricing, advertisers use it for profiling, and every network you join can log it. Change your IP: by routing traffic through a VPN server, and all of that sees the server instead of you.
How to verify your VPN is actually working
- Note the IP and location shown above with the VPN off.
- Connect the VPN and reload this page: the IP and country should change to your chosen server.
- Run a DNS-leak test at a third-party site like dnsleaktest.com: the DNS servers shown should belong to your VPN, not your ISP.
Full walkthrough: how to verify your VPN with leak tests →
Frequently asked questions
What is an IP address?
An IP address is the number that identifies your device's connection on the internet: something like 203.0.113.42. Every website you visit sees it, and it reveals your approximate location and internet provider.
What can someone do with my IP address?
They can estimate your city, identify your internet provider, and link your activity across sites. Combined with other data it supports tracking and profiling. It does not directly expose your name or exact address.
How do I hide my IP address?
Use a VPN. Your traffic exits from the VPN server, so websites see that server's IP instead of yours. With OmnixVPN you can even show a different country per app at the same time.
What is a DNS leak?
A DNS leak is when your device sends domain lookups to your ISP's servers even while a VPN is on: quietly revealing which sites you visit. Test for it with a third-party tool like dnsleaktest.com while connected.
How do I check if my VPN is working?
Load this page with the VPN off and note your IP, then connect and reload. If the IP and location change to the server you picked, the VPN is routing your traffic.