IP Address Lookup Tool

What is an IP Address?

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

IPv4 vs IPv6

There are two versions of IP addresses in active use:

• IPv4: Uses 32-bit addresses in a format like 192.168.1.1, allowing for about 4.3 billion unique addresses.
• IPv6: Uses 128-bit addresses in a format like 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334, providing a vastly larger address space to accommodate the growing number of devices.

What Can IP Lookup Tell You?

An IP lookup can provide various pieces of information:

• Geolocation: Approximate physical location (country, region, city)
• ISP/Organization: The internet service provider or company that owns the IP
• Network Details: ASN (Autonomous System Number), network range
• Connection Type: Whether it's a residential, business, mobile, or datacenter IP
• Hostname: The reverse DNS record associated with the IP

Privacy Considerations

It's important to note that IP lookup only provides general information. It cannot reveal personal details like names, addresses, browsing history, or exact physical locations. IP geolocation is typically accurate at the city level, not the street level.