IP Address

An Internet Protocol or IP address is a number that is used to identify one or more devices on a network. These networks can be small—like the network in your home; or huge, like the internet.

This number is like a postal address or telephone number, but because it is so long, and humans can only remember so many things, IP addresses are mapped to domain names to make it easier to navigate the internet. After all, TikTok.com is a lot more catchier than 130.44.212.186.