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What’s my IP Address?

My IP Address Is:

3.238.125.76


 

All unsuccessful login attempts are recorded and if you have more the 5 failed login attempts in one minute, the security software on our servers will automatically block this IP adress.

Once this happens you will be denied access to your website or VPS.
In case you blocked yourself by mistake you can firstly check what your IP is, then submit this in an online helpdesk ticket for one of our technicians to look at.

 

What is an IP address

What is an IP address?

The “IP” part of IP address stands for “Internet Protocol.” The “address” part refers to a unique number that gets linked to all online activity you do…somewhat like a return address on a letter you’d send out. (All this happens in milliseconds.)

That’s the end of today’s lesson. At least it should be.

Because from this point on, it gets complicated fast. And confusing. Information technology (IT) is crazy stuff and it’s best left to those who have to deal with computers and networks.

Still, we’re all on the Internet these days, and it seems we’re always connected through our personal computers, laptops or mobile devices. And every time you go on the Internet, an IP address is right there, working for you.

And with so much obscure information (and misinformation) out there about the IP address, it’s helpful to know the basics.

You’ve got connections.

Your computer and smartphone is connected to the Internet, one way or another. When you go online for email, to shop or chat, your request has to be sent out to the right destination, and the responses and information you want need to come back directly to you.

An IP address plays a significant role in that.

You and your computer actually connect to the Internet indirectly: You first connect to a network that is 1) connected to the Internet itself and 2) grants or gives you access to the Internet.

That network might be your Internet service provider (ISP) at home, or a company network at work, or a wireless network at a hotel or coffee shop when you’re on the road. But with millions of computers on the Internet, how can your single computer jump right in and get you your work or personal emails and more without any problems?

Protocols are Protocols

To make sure you can do your thing on the Internet, your computer’s networking software is hardwired to follow a list of built-in networking standards and rules (yes, protocols) to connect to Internet, and to swap information and data back and forth.

One of those networking protocols on your computer, the Internet Protocol, is responsible for addressing, delivering and routing your online requests precisely. It attaches an “electronic return address” to all your online requests and activity for you. The address it uses is the IP address for your connection.

 

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