About WhatsMyIP

WhatsMyIP is a simple web tool that shows your public IP address and basic HTTP request information.

What this site does

• Displays your public IPv4 or IPv6 address
• Provides a simple request headers viewer
• Helps users understand how their connection appears to websites

Why this exists

This project was built as a lightweight, fast utility for checking network information without ads, accounts, or unnecessary complexity.

How it works

When you visit the site, your request is processed by a standard web server. Your IP address is derived from your connection and displayed back to you.

The headers page shows information your browser sends automatically with each request.

Technology

• Nginx running in a Docker container
• Reverse proxy via Traefik
• Static HTML, CSS, and minimal JavaScript

Principles

• No user accounts
• No advertising tracking
• No unnecessary data collection
• Fast, minimal design

Last updated: 2026