# IP Address

IP Address Your Device's Mailing Address

IP address is like your home's street address - it can change when you move

**Simple Explanation:**

1. Format: 192.168.1.5 4 numbers separated by dots)
    
2. It Changes based on which network you connect to
    
3. Used for sending messages across different networks/internet
    

Assigned automatically by your router (usually)

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1756750618975/faf83a83-4ccd-4dd7-9790-0f788bb1d8b4.png align="center")

overview of four types of IP addresses: public, private, static, and dynamic, showing their characteristics and connection flow.

**Trick**

1. MAC Your Middle name (never changes)
    
2. IP Your Physical address (changes when you move)