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An [[IP address]] is a number associated with either your [[computer]] or [[internet]] provider. When you edit without [[Special:Userlogin|logging in]], the number is permanently stored in the page's edit history. The number looks something like this: 123.45.7.89.

The number can be used to identify some basics about your internet provider and/or general location in the world. However, it does not provide any personal information at all. Please rest assured that we follow our [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy privacy policy].

You can view your IP number by clicking [[Special:Watchlist|here]] when not logged in.