IP Address Lookup
Get location, ISP, and other IP information
Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address, or look up your own with My IP.
Result
Location and network details appear here.
About the IP Address Lookup Tool
Our free IP address lookup tool provides comprehensive geolocation and network intelligence for any IPv4 or IPv6 address. Enter an IP and instantly discover its country, city, region, ISP, organization, timezone, coordinates, and ASN -- all in a clean, easy-to-read dashboard.
Understanding where an IP address originates is critical for network security, fraud prevention, content localization, and troubleshooting. Results arrive within seconds, making the tool a go-to resource for IT professionals and curious users alike.
A one-click "My IP" button reveals your own public IP along with all associated metadata, so you can verify your VPN connection, check your apparent location, or simply find out what IP address your network is presenting to the internet.
Key Features
- Geolocation data: country, region, city & zip code
- ISP and organization identification
- Autonomous System Number (ASN) lookup
- Timezone detection for the target IP
- Latitude & longitude coordinates
- One-click "My IP" to look up your own address
- Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Quick-access buttons for popular public DNS IPs (8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1, etc.)
- Input validation to catch malformed addresses before querying
- Clean, dark-mode-friendly results display
How to Use
- Enter an IP address: Type any valid IPv4 or IPv6 address into the input field.
- Click "Lookup": Press the Lookup button or hit Enter to query the geolocation database.
- Or use "My IP": Click the green "My IP" button to automatically look up your own public IP address.
- Review the results: Browse the location, ISP, timezone, coordinates, and ASN information displayed in the results panel.
- Try example IPs: Click any of the pre-filled example buttons (8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1, etc.) to see sample results instantly.
Use Cases
- Network security: Identify the origin of suspicious traffic and block malicious IP ranges.
- Fraud detection: Cross-reference a user's claimed location with their IP geolocation to spot inconsistencies.
- Website analytics: Understand where your visitors come from to tailor content and marketing strategies.
- VPN verification: Confirm that your VPN is masking your real IP and showing the expected exit location.
- Content geo-targeting: Serve region-specific pricing, language, or compliance notices based on visitor IPs.
- Troubleshooting connectivity: Determine the network path and ISP for an IP when diagnosing latency or routing issues.
- Digital forensics: Trace the origin of emails, comments, or login attempts for investigation purposes.
- Competitive research: Identify hosting providers and CDN endpoints used by competitor websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is IP geolocation?
Country-level results are usually reliable. City-level accuracy varies and can be less precise for mobile and satellite connections. Results should be treated as approximate.
Can I look up an IPv6 address?
Yes. The tool validates and supports both IPv4 (e.g., 8.8.8.8) and IPv6 (e.g., 2001:4860:4860::8888) addresses.
Why does "My IP" show a different location than expected?
Your ISP may route traffic through a data center in a different city, or your VPN/proxy may be changing your apparent location. The tool shows the location associated with the public IP, not your physical address.
Can I use this for bulk lookups?
This tool is designed for individual lookups, one address at a time.
Tips & Best Practices
- Verify your VPN regularly: Use the "My IP" button to confirm your VPN is active and exiting from the expected region.
- Cross-reference multiple sources: For critical security decisions, validate geolocation data against at least one other provider.
- Check the ASN for context: The ASN can tell you whether an IP belongs to a cloud provider, ISP, or enterprise network.
- Use example IPs to learn: Click the pre-filled DNS IP buttons to explore what geolocation data looks like for well-known services.
- Respect privacy: IP geolocation should be used responsibly. It provides approximate location, not exact physical addresses.