$REMOTE_ADDR

[Anon]

why do i get the same value for $REMOTE_ADDR even if i reconnect to internet? it always returns 127.0.0.1

[[deleted]]

Because that is your local IP address.

All traffic FROM your localhost TO your localhost goes through the 'loopback' interface, who's IP is 127.0.0.1

[Anon]

I have a problem like this too. I have posted it into internet but I still not work too, still return 127.0.0.1

[Anon]

i was under the impression that each time a connection is made to the internet, a new unique ip address is assigned...in this sense i expected a different ip address. am i wrong?

[[deleted]]

"in this sense i expected a different ip address. am i wrong"

yes and no.

Every network-enabled computer has a 127.0.0.1 address to be able to talk to itself (a loopback interface)

If the computer is also connected to a network, it will also have an 'external' address. (When you dial in, the DHCP server at your ISP gives you a new external IP)

Then you can also talk to your own computer through that address, but 127.0.0.1 is the default for talking to yourself, so that is used instead.

[Anon]

thanks, now i understand 😉