Web and technology
IP
Abbreviation for Internet Protocol
In short and in plain language
IP is the set of rules for how data is sent between devices online.
An address under these rules marks a device or a link in the network.
It can matter when access is limited or blocked. It also plays a part in data protection.
Definition
IP stands for the Internet Protocol, which defines how data is addressed and transferred between devices on the internet. An IP address identifies a device or a connection in the network. It can play a role in access restrictions, blocklists and data protection.