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title: "What is an IP Address?"  
description: "What is an IP Address?"  
author: "Mukul Goenka"  
published: 2022-04-20  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96909/what-is-an-ip-address  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "computer", "computer security"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# What is an IP Address?

What is an [IP Address](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/323847/the-particular-ip-address)?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- On a network**, IP (Internet Protocol) [addresses](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50288/how-many-classes-are-there-for-ip-addresses-and-what-are-the-ranges)** are used to identify hardware devices. These addresses enable these devices to communicate with one another over a local network or the internet.
- Each address consists of a series of integers separated by commas. There are a total of four numbers, each of which can range from 0 to 255. 506.457.14.512 is an example of an IP address.
- To connect your computer or gadget to your home or business network, you'll need a private IP address. Your network router is usually the one who assigns this address.
- Your home or business network's public IP address is used to connect to the internet. Your internet service provider has given you this address (ISP).

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