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What can an IP address reveal?
Want to find out the IP geolocation of your IP address? Our IP Address Lookup tool will show you the city, state, zip code, country, ISP, and time zone of any IP.
Where you are
An IP is your virtual address. Every device connected to the internet has an IP address attributed to it, which reveals its IP geolocation. Someone who looks up your IP address can see your location down to the street level. IP addresses help data to find its destination and reach the intended online recipient.
Your ISP
Public IP is an IP address attributed to you by your internet service provider (ISP). So, your IP also shows what your ISP is.
Who you are
An IP locator does not provide personally identifiable information such as name, email, phone number, exact home address, etc. But ISPs can still trace the owner of an IP. They can also share this data with anyone if they have a warrant.
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What can you use the IP Address Lookup tool for?
Verify an IP address, find out its hostname, or geolocate it.
Verify an IP address
Want to verify the devices connected to your network? Or verify the IP address of a specific device? The IP lookup tool can verify an IP and help check for any malicious activity.
Find the geo-location of an IP
The IP lookup tool can give you exact location details of an IP address. If you already know the IP address, you can find out the city, state, zip code and country of an IP address instantly.
Find the ISP and hostname of an IP address
Capable of so much more, the IP Address Lookup tool can even show you the hostname of an IP and the internet service provider who owns the IP. Perfect for when you want to be extra secure.
Why should I hide my IP?
It’s not about hiding — it’s about protecting what’s important.
To protect your privacy
Your IP can reveal your geolocation, ISP, browsing history, and some personal details to your service providers or advertisers. Cybercriminals can also use it to discover a great deal of personal data against you. If you hide your IP, nobody can snoop on you.
To access your content
You may want to change your IP to access restricted content. For example, if something is not available in the country you are in, changing the IP can help you switch your virtual location and access it.
To avoid censorship and surveillance
Some regimes heavily monitor their internet users, and punishments can be quite harsh in certain cases. By hiding your IP, you can avoid such surveillance and enjoy the free internet.
To prevent bandwidth throttling
Some internet service providers tend to curb internet speed at peak times or when users engage in certain activities. By not showing your IP, you can avoid it and enjoy the normal speed all the time.
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Questions? We have answers.
Who owns the IP address?
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) maintains and distributes IP addresses. This organization distributes IP addresses to various businesses and organizations, which in turn attribute them to their customers. However, they still retain their ownership.
Is it illegal to look up someone’s IP address?
IP addresses are available publicly and do not lead to personally identifiable information, so it is legal to check someone’s IP address by using an IP lookup tool.
What’s the difference between IP lookup, IP checker, and IP locator?
There’s no difference. While their names may differ, they are all exactly the same tool – and are designed to find your IP address and your IP geolocation, as well as showing you the ISP associated with your IP address.
How do I find a device by IP address?
In Windows, go to All Programs -> Accessories. Then right-click on Command Prompt. Choose Run As Administrator and type in nslookup %ipaddress% putting an IP address instead of %ipaddress%.
What is the reverse IP lookup?
The reverse IP finder allows you to find all the domains associated with a specific IP address. For example, you can check what other websites are stored on the server you use to avoid bad neighbors. The reverse IP lookup is also useful to find out how many sites are stored on servers to prevent overcrowded web hosting.
Is this IP checker tool free?
The IP Address Lookup tool is completely free, and you can use it at your own discretion. IPs are publicly available, so any internet user has the right to check them.
