The reason 192.168.x.x is not your public IP is because it's a private IP address, used only inside your local network. It’s assigned to your device by your router so it can communicate with other devices at home or work.

Why is 192.168.x.x not my public IP?

The reason 192.168.x.x is not your public IP is because it's a private IP address, used only inside your local network. It’s assigned to your device by your router so it can communicate with other devices at home or work.

Your public IP is assigned by your internet provider and is the one visible to websites and online services.

Think of it like this:

• Private IP (192.168.x.x) = your room number inside a building.
• Public IP = the building's street address.

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🔄 Summary:

TypeLooks LikeUsed ForVisible to InternetPrivate IP | 192.168.x.x | Local network communication | ❌ No
Public IP | e.g. 104.26.10.78 | Internet communication | ✅ Yes

🛡️ Can websites see my 192.168.x.x IP?

No. Websites only see your public IP. Your private IP stays hidden behind your router (thanks to NAT – Network Address Translation).

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