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IP Address

An IP address is a numeric address used to identify a device or service on a network.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
IP Address
Plain-English definition
An IP address is a numeric address used to identify a device or service on a network.
Technical definition
An IP address is a numeric address used to identify a device or service on a network.
Commonly confused with
service on a network.
Related terms
IPv4, IPv6, A Record

Definition

An IP address is a numeric address used to identify a device or service on a network.

Why it matters

DNS often points domain names to IP addresses so users do not need to remember numbers.

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