Getting the public IP in Python — scripts, Django, FastAPI
Whether you're writing a quick script, building a Django web app, or designing a FastAPI microservice, knowing the public IP of your server or client is a recurring need. This article covers all three scenarios with practical code, using IPPubblico.org — a free API with no key required, HTTPS, and CORS enabled.
Why IPPubblico?
Before diving into code, here's a quick summary of why it's worth using:
No API key — works immediately, zero setup
