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Build a network diagnostics page that shows the connection’s public address.
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This endpoint reports the requester’s public IPv4 address, not their location. Server-side calls return the server’s address; IPv6 and dual-stack endpoints are documented separately.
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Start with this documented example. Replace credential placeholders with your own test credentials. Browser execution depends on the provider’s CORS policy.
curl --request GET 'https://api.ipify.org/?format=json'Practical questions
What can I build with ipify?+
Build a network diagnostics page that shows the connection’s public address.
Does ipify need authentication?+
The reviewed example is listed as “No key”. This endpoint reports the requester’s public IPv4 address, not their location. Server-side calls return the server’s address; IPv6 and dual-stack endpoints are documented separately.
Can I call ipify from a browser?+
Browser access depends on the provider’s CORS policy for your origin, method, and headers. The playground makes a direct request and cannot bypass those restrictions.
Sources & confidence
Provider documentation was reviewed on 16 September 2026. This is not a live availability test or an endorsement.
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