What Does IP Address Stand For?

An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. IP stands for "Internet Protocol," which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network.

1. How do I locate my IP address?
2. What does it mean if someone is using the same IP address?
3. What is IP address example?
4. What is reverse IP lookup?

How do I locate my IP address?

On an Android smartphone or tablet: Settings > Wireless & Networks (or "Network & Internet" on Pixel devices) > select the WiFi network that you're connected to > Your IP address is displayed alongside other network information.

What does it mean if someone is using the same IP address?

It's that IP address that makes it possible for devices on a network to find each other. Your router assigns IP addresses to devices on the network, and each address has to be unique. If two devices had the same IP address, other devices on the network wouldn't be able to distinguish between them.

What is IP address example?

An IP address is a string of numbers separated by periods. IP addresses are expressed as a set of four numbers — an example address might be 192.158. 1.38. Each number in the set can range from 0 to 255.

What is reverse IP lookup?

Reverse IP lookup, also known as reverse DNS lookup, is the process of querying the Domain Name System (DNS) to determine the domain name associated with an Internet Protocol (IP) address. Put in simpler terms, this tool looks up the owners of IP addresses (the numerical label assigned to devices on a network).