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An IP address<\/a><\/strong> (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers assigned to every device connected to a network. It acts like a digital mailing address, letting devices identify and communicate with each other across the internet or local networks. There are two types: IPv4<\/strong> (e.g., 192.168.1.1<\/code>) and the newer IPv6<\/strong> format, which supports far more devices. Your public IP address<\/a> helps websites recognize your location and identity, while local IPs organize traffic inside your home network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An IP address<\/a> (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers assigned to every device connected to a network. It acts like a digital mailing address, letting devices identify and communicate with each other across the internet or local networks. 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