Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IP address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network. It serves two main purposes: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the host in the network.
What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and can support approximately 4.3 billion addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334) and can support a virtually unlimited number of addresses. IPv6 was developed to address the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses.
How accurate is IP geolocation?
IP geolocation accuracy varies depending on the IP address type. For residential IPs, accuracy is typically at the city level. For corporate or data center IPs, accuracy may be at the country or region level. The accuracy is generally within 50-100 kilometers for most residential IPs.
Do you store my IP address or queries?
No, we do not store any IP addresses or domain names that you look up. All queries are processed in real-time and are never saved to our servers. Your privacy is important to us.
What information can I get from a WHOIS lookup?
A WHOIS lookup provides domain registration information including: domain owner details, registrar information, registration and expiration dates, nameservers, and contact information (when available).
Why can't I find information for some IP addresses?
Some IP addresses may not have complete geolocation data available, especially for private networks, reserved IP ranges, or very new IP allocations. Additionally, some organizations may have limited their public IP information.
Is this service free?
Yes, all our tools are completely free to use. There's no registration required and no hidden fees. We provide these services to help users understand and analyze internet infrastructure.
Can I use your API for my application?
Our website uses third-party APIs (IP2Location.io) to provide lookup services. For API access, you would need to sign up directly with IP2Location.io or similar service providers.
What is a hosted domains lookup?
A hosted domains lookup shows you all domain names that are hosted on a specific IP address. This is useful for identifying websites that share the same server infrastructure or for security research purposes.
How often is the data updated?
Our data is updated in real-time from our third-party providers. IP geolocation and WHOIS information are typically updated as changes occur in the global IP address and domain registration databases.