Quick definition · 2 min Internet & web term

IP address

An IP address is the numeric address of a device on a network, like a phone number for computers.

Think of it like

A street address for machines. Data needs to know exactly where to be delivered.

Example

DNS turns kbcafe.com into an IP address like 76.76.21.21 so your request reaches the right server.

Why it matters

IP addresses are the layer under domains and DNS. Seeing one explained makes a lot of networking click.

Where you’ll see it
every device onlineyour router
Next step How names become IPs: What is DNS? → The phonebook that maps names to addresses.
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