Cybersecurity

IP Lookup

Find location, ISP, and technical details for an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Features

  • Review public IP metadata
  • Check ISP and network info
  • Inspect location details

How to use it

  1. Enter an IP address.
  2. Run the lookup.
  3. Review the resolved network details.

Example and use cases

Check the source IP behind a suspicious login attempt or network event.

Useful for troubleshooting connectivity, reviewing network metadata, and investigating suspicious traffic.

Networking & Security Tool

IP Lookup

Look up IP address information including location, ISP, organization, ASN and network details.

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IP Address Lookup

Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Example:8.8.8.8

IP Information

Results will appear here

No IP results yet

Enter an IP address and run the lookup to view available network information.

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What is an IP address?

An Internet Protocol address is a numerical identifier used to identify an interface or device on an IP network. IPv4 addresses use 32 bits, while IPv6 addresses use 128 bits.

IP addresses are used for routing traffic between devices and networks. Public IP addresses can be reachable across the internet, while private addresses are normally used inside local networks.

IPv4 vs IPv6

FeatureIPv4IPv6
Address size32-bit128-bit
Example192.168.1.12001:db8::1
Address spaceSmallerMuch larger

Public vs private IP addresses

Public IP

A public IP address is assigned for communication across networks such as the public internet. Websites, servers and network services can use public addresses.

Private IP

Private IP addresses are used inside local networks. Common IPv4 private ranges include 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12 and 192.168.0.0/16.

What is an ASN?

An Autonomous System Number identifies an autonomous system that participates in internet routing. Organizations such as internet service providers, cloud providers and large networks can operate autonomous systems.

ASN information can help developers and network administrators understand which network or organization is associated with an IP address.

How IP Lookup works

1

Enter an IP

Enter a valid IPv4 or IPv6 address.

2

Query network data

The lookup service retrieves available network and geolocation information.

3

Review the result

Inspect the IP, ISP, organization, ASN, location and timezone information.

IP lookup accuracy and privacy

IP geolocation is approximate. An IP address does not necessarily identify a person's exact physical location. Results depend on the underlying IP database and may change over time.

Use IP information for legitimate networking, troubleshooting and security administration. Do not use an IP lookup result as proof of a person's identity or exact location.

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FAQ

IP Lookup FAQ

What is an IP lookup?

An IP lookup retrieves available information associated with an IP address, such as network, ISP, ASN and approximate geographic information.

Can an IP address reveal an exact location?

Usually no. IP geolocation is approximate and the accuracy varies by network, provider and database.

What is an IPv4 address?

IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and is commonly written as four decimal numbers separated by periods.

What is an IPv6 address?

IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses and is written using hexadecimal groups separated by colons.

What is an ISP?

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. It is the organization that provides internet connectivity for a network or customer.

What is an ASN?

An Autonomous System Number identifies an autonomous system participating in internet routing.

Can an IP lookup identify a person?

An IP lookup generally cannot reliably identify a specific person. It provides network information and, depending on the data source, approximate location.

Are IP lookup results always accurate?

No. Network ownership, geolocation databases and ISP information can change, so lookup results may become outdated or differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Does it reveal private or internal IPs?

Only public IP data is returned in browser-based lookups; private addresses are not routable on the public internet.

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