An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online.

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An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a number exclusive to any online device you may have, be it iPhone, iPad, Mac or Windows laptop, which identifies it and allows it to communicate in a computer ...