IP Address Lookup

Find location and ISP information for any IP address

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Enter an IP address above to lookup location information

About IP Addresses

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IP addresses serve two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing.

Types of IP Addresses

  • IPv4: 32-bit address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) - Most common
  • IPv6: 128-bit address (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334) - Future standard
  • Public IP: Unique address visible on the internet
  • Private IP: Internal address used within networks

Why Lookup IP Addresses?

  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues
  • Identify geographic location of visitors
  • Analyze website traffic sources
  • Detect suspicious or malicious activity
  • Verify CDN or proxy configurations

Privacy Considerations

While IP address lookup can provide useful information, it's important to respect privacy and comply with applicable laws. IP addresses can reveal approximate geographic locations but do not identify specific individuals.

IP Address Lookup Guide

Common Use Cases

  • Website analytics and visitor tracking
  • Network diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Security monitoring and threat detection
  • Content delivery optimization
  • Geographic content restriction testing

Technical Information

  • IPv4 addresses are 32-bit numbers
  • IPv6 addresses are 128-bit numbers
  • Dynamic IPs change periodically
  • Static IPs remain constant
  • NAT allows multiple devices to share one public IP