What is an IP adress? Writeacher said she checked our IP Adress. We are just confused. Thanks,
~Cherimans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_address
You can go here — https://whatismyipaddress.com/ip-lookup — to find yours.
so we are quitting jiskha immediately. people are trying to get our info.
An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main purposes: identifying the host or network interface, and providing the location of the device in the network.
When Writeacher mentioned checking your IP address, it means she likely used a tool or technique to find out the IP address associated with your device. This information can help identify the device and its location, although it's important to note that IP addresses alone don't provide personal identification information.
To find out your own IP address, you can follow these steps:
1. On a computer, open a web browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari).
2. Search for "What's my IP address" or visit a website that provides this information, such as https://www.whatismyip.com/ or https://www.ipchicken.com/.
3. The website will display your IP address on the screen.
Remember, an IP address is not something that needs to be kept secret and is generally accessible to websites and servers you connect to. It helps facilitate communication between devices on the internet.