How are IP addresses shared?

Why do I have a shared IP address?

A shared IP address is one that is shared among multiple different domains. A shared IP address is most used by smaller businesses that use a managed WordPress host or shared hosting providers.

Can two people share the same IP address?

Never. There are IP addresses that are part of the internet world-wide, and are 100% unique. For example, the IP address that your ISP gives on your cable connection. If you connect your computer directly to your cable modem (NO ROUTER in between), then you will be assigned a public IP address.

Are public IP addresses shared?

Public means the IP address can be visited from any computer in the world. Private means the IP address can only be used by those on the same network. Shared means other people use your IP address for their connection or websites.

Who shares the same IP address?

The Question As I understand it, two computers cannot have the same public (external) IP address unless they are connected via the same router. If they are connected via the same router, then they can have (share) the same public IP address yet have different private (local) IP addresses.