Find by IP

Look up location and network information for any IP address. Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address to see geolocation, ISP, timezone, and network details.

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What It Does

A Find by IP tool allows you to look up geolocation and network information for any IP address by entering it manually. Unlike "What Is My IP" which automatically detects your own IP, this tool accepts any IPv4 or IPv6 address as input and displays comprehensive information about that IP including geolocation (country, region, city, coordinates), ISP (Internet Service Provider), timezone, connection type, and network details. This is essential for investigating IP addresses from logs, understanding where website visitors are located, verifying IP addresses from security events, or researching network infrastructure. The tool validates IP addresses, supports both IPv4 and IPv6 formats, and provides detailed network intelligence for any IP you need to investigate.

Key Features:

  • Look up any IP address (IPv4 or IPv6)
  • Geolocation data: country, region, city, coordinates
  • ISP and organization identification
  • Timezone and location details
  • Connection type detection (residential, datacenter, mobile)
  • IP address validation for both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Error handling for invalid or private IP addresses
  • Same comprehensive data as "What Is My IP" but for any IP

How To Use

Enter any IP address to instantly see its geolocation and network information. The tool validates the IP format and fetches comprehensive details.

1

Enter IP Address

Type or paste an IP address into the input field. You can enter IPv4 addresses (like 203.0.113.45) or IPv6 addresses (like 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). The tool validates the format before lookup.

2

Click Lookup

Click the "Lookup" or "Find" button to retrieve information about the IP address. The tool will validate the IP format and fetch geolocation data from IP databases.

3

View Results

See comprehensive information about the IP address including: geolocation (country, region, city, coordinates), ISP name and organization, timezone, connection type, and network details. Results appear instantly after lookup.

4

Handle Errors

If you enter an invalid IP address, private IP (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x), or reserved IP, the tool will display an error message. Enter a valid public IP address to get results.

Pro Tips

  • •Only public IP addresses can be looked up (not private IPs like 192.168.x.x)
  • •IPv4 addresses are most common (format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
  • •IPv6 addresses are longer (format with colons)
  • •Use for investigating IPs from server logs, security events, or analytics
  • •Geolocation accuracy is approximate (city/region level, not exact address)
  • •Some IPs may show limited information if they're not in geolocation databases

Benefits

IP Investigation: Research any IP address from logs, security events, or analytics
Geolocation Analysis: Understand where website visitors or API users are located
Security Research: Investigate suspicious IP addresses from security logs
Network Troubleshooting: Verify IP addresses and their associated network information
Analytics Insights: Analyze visitor locations and ISP distribution
Fraud Detection: Check if IPs match expected locations for transactions
Content Localization: Understand geographic distribution of users
Network Intelligence: Gather information about IP addresses for network planning

Use Cases

Security Log Analysis

Investigate IP addresses from security logs, failed login attempts, or suspicious activity. Look up IPs to determine if they're from expected locations or potentially malicious sources.

Find IP 203.0.113.45 from failed login attempts, discover it's from a different country than expected, indicating potential security threat

Website Analytics

Research visitor IP addresses to understand geographic distribution, identify top ISPs, or analyze traffic patterns by location.

Look up visitor IPs to see if traffic is primarily from specific countries or regions for content localization decisions

API Usage Monitoring

Investigate IP addresses making API requests to verify legitimate usage, identify geographic patterns, or detect abuse.

Check IP addresses from API logs to ensure requests are from expected regions and not from botnets or scrapers

Network Troubleshooting

Verify IP addresses from network diagnostics, routing issues, or connectivity problems to understand network paths.

Look up IP addresses from traceroute results to understand network topology and identify routing issues

Fraud Detection

Check if transaction IP addresses match customer billing addresses or expected locations to detect potential fraud.

Verify that purchase IP matches customer location - mismatches may indicate account takeover or fraud

Frequently Asked Questions

1 Can I look up private IP addresses?
No, private IP addresses (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x) cannot be looked up because they're not routable on the internet and don't have public geolocation data. These IPs are used within local networks (home, office) and are not visible to external services. Only public IP addresses assigned by ISPs can be looked up. If you enter a private IP, the tool will show an error message indicating it's not a valid public IP address.
2 How accurate is the geolocation data?
IP geolocation provides approximate location data, typically accurate to the city or region level (within 25-50 miles). Accuracy varies: country-level is 95-99% accurate, city-level is 50-80% accurate, and street-level coordinates are rough estimates. The location is based on IP address databases that map IP blocks to ISP headquarters or regional network hubs, not the exact physical location of the device using that IP. Mobile IPs are especially imprecise. For precise location, websites use browser geolocation API (requires user permission) which uses GPS, WiFi, and cell tower triangulation.
3 What information can I see about an IP address?
The tool displays comprehensive information including: IP address (IPv4 or IPv6), geolocation (country, region/state, city, postal code, coordinates), ISP (Internet Service Provider name and organization), timezone, connection type (residential, datacenter, mobile, hosting), hostname (reverse DNS), and network details. Some IPs may have limited information if they're not fully registered in geolocation databases or are very new IPs.
4 Can I look up my own IP address?
Yes, you can enter your own public IP address to see the same information that "What Is My IP" displays. However, "What Is My IP" automatically detects your IP, while "Find by IP" requires you to enter it manually. Both tools show the same type of information, but "Find by IP" allows you to look up any IP address, not just your own.
5 Why does some IP information show as "Unknown" or incomplete?
Some IP addresses may show incomplete information if: the IP is very new and not yet in geolocation databases, the IP is from a small or regional ISP not fully covered in databases, the IP is from a mobile carrier with limited registration data, the IP is from a VPN or proxy service that doesn't register location data, or the IP is from a private network or reserved range. Incomplete data is common for IPv6 addresses, mobile IPs, and IPs from less common ISPs or regions.
6 Is it legal to look up IP addresses?
Yes, looking up public IP addresses is legal. IP addresses are public information visible to any website or service you connect to. However, how you use IP lookup information matters: using it for legitimate purposes (security research, network troubleshooting, analytics) is fine, using it for harassment, stalking, or illegal activities is not. IP addresses alone don't identify individuals—they identify network locations. Always respect privacy and use IP lookup data responsibly and ethically.

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