IP Lookup
Look up IP address geolocation and details.
IP Address Lookup
Every device on the internet has an IP address. This tool looks up information about an IP - which organization owns it, what country it's in, and sometimes the city. Useful for checking suspicious traffic or understanding where requests come from.
Geolocation is approximate. An IP might show a city, but that's usually the ISP's regional hub, not the actual user's location. VPNs and proxies will show the VPN server's location instead.
What You'll Learn
- Country and approximate city
- ISP or hosting provider name
- Whether it's a known proxy/VPN
Understanding IP Geolocation
IP geolocation determines the physical location associated with an IP address by analyzing internet infrastructure data. ISPs assign IP addresses to geographic regions, and geolocation databases map these assignments. Accuracy varies from country-level (very accurate) to city-level (moderately accurate) to street-level (rarely accurate).
The data comes from multiple sources: Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), ISP information, and crowd-sourced data. Mobile IPs and VPNs may show different locations than the actual user position, as the IP reflects the network exit point, not the physical device location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the location shown not exactly right?
IP geolocation provides approximate locations, typically accurate to the city level. It shows where your ISP's network infrastructure is located, not your exact address. VPNs, mobile networks, and corporate networks often show distant locations.
What's the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses (like 192.168.1.1) use 32 bits and are running out. IPv6 (like 2001:db8::1) uses 128 bits, providing virtually unlimited addresses. Both work with our lookup tool, though IPv6 geolocation databases are still maturing.
What does the AS number mean?
An Autonomous System (AS) number identifies a network operator (like an ISP or large organization) that controls a range of IP addresses. It's useful for identifying which organization owns the network infrastructure serving that IP address.