Calls the Check endpoint which returns the client IP address as seen by the server.
This reflects the outbound IP of your browser — useful for firewall allowlisting, VPN verification, or sharing with your ISP.
Your public IP is the address the service sees for your connection. A VPN, proxy, mobile network or your internet provider may change that address. Devices behind the same router can also share a public IPv4 address through network address translation.
Learn more about address types and PTR records with the reverse IP lookup.