The IP address is similar to a house lot number.  It is a series of numerals and dots eg Google.com is located at 142.251.33.11. An IP address just tells you where about in cyber space your "parcel of land" is located. Similarly, when you purchase a physical piece of land, you buy a lot number within a suburb, town, city etc.  Neither are what the public sees when they look for your website or house.  That’s where web domains (URL's) come in. IP Address = House Lot Number