IP Address Lookup
Look up IP address information including geolocation, ISP, organization, and connection details.
About IP Address Lookup
An IP address lookup tool retrieves geolocation and network information for any IP address, including your own public IP. IP addresses are unique numerical identifiers assigned to every device connected to the internet. Looking up an IP address reveals approximate geographic location (country, region, city), internet service provider (ISP), organization, connection type, and sometimes the ASN (Autonomous System Number). This information is useful for network troubleshooting, security analysis, content localization, and fraud detection.
How to Use
Your public IP address is detected automatically when you load the page. You can also enter any specific IP address to look up. The tool displays geographic information (country, region, city), ISP details, organization, timezone, connection type, and a map showing the approximate location. IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are both supported.
Formula / Key Equations
The lookup uses IP geolocation databases that map IP address ranges to geographic locations and ISP information. IP addresses are allocated in blocks by regional internet registries (RIRs: ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC, AFRINIC). Geolocation is based on these registration records and is approximate — it shows the location of the ISP, not necessarily the exact physical location of the device.
Common Use Cases
Checking your own public IP address and location. Troubleshooting network connectivity issues. Investigating suspicious IP addresses in server logs. Verifying VPN or proxy server locations. Content localization based on user geography. Security analysis and fraud detection (detecting anomalous IP locations). Understanding network infrastructure.
Limitations
IP geolocation is approximate and typically accurate to city level, not street level. VPNs, proxies, and Tor exit nodes will show the VPN/proxy server location, not the users actual location. ISP-level information may be outdated or generic for large ISPs. Mobile IPs may show the location of the cell tower or ISP hub, not the users precise location. This tool performs a network request to look up IP information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my public IP address?
Your public IP address is automatically detected when you visit the tool. This is the IP address your internet service provider assigns to your router. Other devices on the internet see this IP when you connect to them. Your local devices have separate private IPs (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x).
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses are 32-bit numbers (e.g., 192.168.1.1), supporting about 4.3 billion unique addresses. IPv6 addresses are 128-bit numbers (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334), supporting approximately 3.4 times 10 to the power of 38 addresses. IPv6 is the long-term solution to IPv4 exhaustion.
How accurate is IP geolocation?
IP geolocation is typically accurate to the city level (within 50-100 miles for most IPs) but cannot pinpoint exact street addresses. Factors affecting accuracy include ISP registration data quality, VPN/proxy usage, mobile connections, and rural areas with fewer reference points.
Can someone find my exact location from my IP address?
No. IP geolocation can determine your approximate city and ISP, but not your precise physical address. Law enforcement can obtain more precise location data from ISPs with appropriate legal process, but this information is not available through public IP lookup tools.
Why does my IP show a different city than where I live?
This is common and happens because: your ISPs routing hub may be in a different city, you are using a VPN or proxy, your mobile carrier routes traffic through a regional hub, or the geolocation database has not been updated. The location shown is typically the ISPs facility, not your physical address.