Why Does a Website Show the Wrong IP Address?
Troubleshoot why websites may show a different IP than expected, including VPNs, proxies, NAT, mobile networks, and IPv6.
Common causes
A website may show a different IP because you are using a VPN, proxy, corporate gateway, mobile carrier NAT, or IPv6 connection.
Your device's private local IP is also different from the public IP websites see.
What to compare
Check your router, device network settings, VPN app, and a public IP lookup tool. Compare whether IPv4 and IPv6 results differ.
If only one website shows a strange result, caching, proxy headers, or security services may be involved.
Fast troubleshooting steps
Turn off VPN or proxy temporarily, refresh the lookup, restart the network connection, and test from another browser or device.
Use Crafzo IP Lookup to confirm the public IP and location that external websites can see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my phone IP different from Wi-Fi?
Mobile data and Wi-Fi use different networks, so they usually have different public IPs.
Can IPv6 make results look different?
Yes. A site may see your IPv6 address while another sees IPv4.
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