Check IP address geolocation
Enter any IP address and discover its geographic location, internet provider and more
Facts about IP geolocation
IP databases
IP geolocation relies on vast databases containing information about the assignment of IP address blocks to countries and organizations.
Not always accurate
IP geolocation indicates the location of the internet provider's server, not the physical location of the user. It can differ by hundreds of kilometers.
VPN changes location
When using a VPN, your IP address comes from the VPN server. Geolocation will show the VPN server's country, not your real one.
IPv6 and geolocation
Geolocation databases for IPv6 addresses are less complete than for IPv4, so results may be less precise.
ASN — autonomous system
The ASN (Autonomous System Number) identifies a network managed by a single organization, e.g. a telecommunications operator.
Database updates
Geolocation databases are regularly updated as IP addresses are assigned and transferred between organizations.
How does IP geolocation work?
IP geolocation is a technology that determines the approximate geographic location of a device based on its IP address. It relies on databases that assign IP address ranges to specific countries, regions and cities.
IP address registration
IANA allocates IP address blocks to regional registrars (RIPE, ARIN, APNIC), which distribute them to internet providers.
Database construction
Companies aggregate registration data, BGP routes and other network signals to create maps of IP address-to-location assignments.
IP address query
When you enter an IP address, the service looks it up in the database and returns the geographic location assigned to it.
Geolocation result
You receive approximate data: country, city, region, timezone and network operator information.
Uses of IP geolocation
Security
Detecting suspicious logins from unusual locations.
Regional content
Displaying content tailored to the user's location.
Analytics
Geographic analysis of website traffic.
Advertising
Targeting ads to users in a specific region.
Regional blocking
Restricting access to content in selected countries.
Investigations
Tracking sources of cybercrime and unauthorized access.
Accuracy of IP geolocation
The precision of IP geolocation varies depending on the level of detail. Here are typical accuracy levels: