What is My IP VPN?
🔍 Quick answer:
Your VPN IP address is the IP of the VPN server you're currently connected to — not your real home IP. To see it, visit MY IP or ipleak.net while your VPN is on. The location displayed should match the VPN server location you selected. If it shows your real city, your VPN isn't working.
How to check your VPN IP
Method 1: IP check websites
Visit any of these sites while connected to VPN:
• whatismyip.com
• ipleak.net
• ipinfo.io
They'll show your current IP and location.
Method 2: Google search
Just type "what is my ip" into Google. It will show your IP at the top of search results. If VPN is on, it shows VPN server IP.
What your VPN IP should show
| VPN status | What IP appears | Location shown |
|---|---|---|
| VPN connected | VPN server's IP address | VPN server location (e.g., "Netherlands") |
| VPN disconnected | Your real ISP IP address | Your actual city/region |
| VPN leak | Your real IP shows while VPN says connected | Your actual location — means your VPN is leaking |
How to test for IP leaks
- Connect to your VPN
- Visit ipleak.net or dnsleaktest.com
- Run the extended test
- Check if any of your real IP addresses or your ISP's DNS servers appear
💡 Pro tip: After connecting to your VPN, always verify your IP has changed. It only takes 10 seconds and confirms your VPN is actually protecting you. Bookmark whatismyip.com for quick checks.
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Terms you'll meet
- IP address
- Your device's public ID online.
- Encryption
- Scrambling data so only you can read it.
- No‑logs policy
- VPN doesn't store your activity.