ipHow does IP geolocation work?
Understand IP location databases and why the point shown on a map is only approximate.
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IP address lookup
Know your connection.
Look up an IPv4 or IPv6 address. Find its approximate location, country, city, internet provider, ASN, and time zone.
YOUR IP ADDRESSDetecting…
Determined from your current connection.
◇ No account neededIPv4 and IPv6 support
How to interpret an IP lookup
A result combines network ownership and approximate location data. Read the fields together rather than treating the map pin as a precise address.
- Enter one IPv4 or IPv6 address, without a URL, port, or network prefix.
- Read provider and address type before interpreting the city.
- If location is unexpected, compare the same IP at the same time; do not compare different connections.
- Country / city
- A database estimate; mobile networks and VPN exits may show another region.
- Provider / ASN
- Network context, not the name of a particular subscriber.
- Coordinates
- An approximate point; zooming in does not improve accuracy.
Location and network data: ipwho.is. Availability and accuracy depend on the provider.
QUICK ANSWERS
A little more clarity.
What you should know about IP addresses.
What can an IP lookup tell me?
See the approximate location, internet provider, network, and time zone of a public IP address. It does not reveal a person’s name, phone number, or home address.
Is the location precise?
IP location is approximate, not GPS data. VPNs, mobile networks, and provider routing can make an address appear in a different city.
How does bulk lookup work?
Paste up to 20 addresses on the bulk lookup page. Separate them with new lines or commas. Duplicate addresses are queried once. Download the results as CSV.
How is lookup data processed?
The queried IP address is sent to ipwho.is to retrieve location information. This application does not maintain a query history database; hosting and data providers may retain technical logs. Your language is determined by the page address.
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