Why does my IP address look so long with letters?

That means your internet provider is giving you an IPv6 address. IPv6 uses hexadecimal characters (0–9 and a–f) separated by colons.

Can I have both IPv4 and IPv6 at the same time?

Yes. Many modern networks use dual-stack connections, meaning your device has both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address and uses whichever a website prefers.

Is IPv6 better or faster than IPv4?

IPv6 was created because IPv4 addresses ran out. Speed depends mainly on your internet provider and routing, not the address version alone.

What Is My IPv4 or IPv6 Address? Check It Free

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): You can see whether your connection uses IPv4 or IPv6 right at the top of this page using the free Utilorca tool. An IPv4 address uses four groups of numbers separated by dots, while an IPv6 address is much longer and uses letters, numbers, and colons. Many internet providers now assign IPv6 by default.

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The location comes from the IP and usually shows your provider’s city, not your address. Utilorca does not store your IP.

Step by step

Look at the public IP address displayed at the top of this page.
Check the label next to it: the tool marks whether it detected an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
Review your approximate location, network provider, and time zone below.
Press Copy to save the exact address if you need it for network troubleshooting.

At a glance

Feature	IPv4	IPv6
Format	Four number groups with dots	Eight groups of hex digits with colons
Example	192.0.2.1	2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334
Address supply	Limited, often shared via NAT	Vast supply, fewer shared addresses
Detection	Shown at top of this page	Shown at top of this page

Is My IP Address IPv4 or IPv6?