How do IP addresses work on the Internet?

They're assigned by the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), a service running on the network. DHCP typically runs on network hardware such as routers or dedicated DHCP servers. Dynamic IP addresses are issued using a leasing system, meaning that the IP address is only active for a limited time.

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