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What is an IP address?

What is an IP address?

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An IP address, short for Internet Protocol address, is an identification number for network hardware connected to a network. An IP address allows a device to communicate with other devices over an IP-based network, such as the Internet.

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Most IP addresses look like this:

Other IP addresses you may encounter may look something like this:

An IP address provides an identity to a networked device on the Internet. Just as a home or business address provides an identifiable physical location, devices on a network are distinguished from each other by IP addresses.