Summary
An IP address can be located using a variety of methods, such as an IP Lookup tool
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, ARIN Whois database
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, 3rd party websites
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, and products developed by 3rd-party companies.
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Reverse DNS translation and traceroute commands
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can also be used to find clues to the location of the IP address. However, the accuracy of the tool is limited in countries outside the US and Europe, and users should be aware of privacy issues.
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Summary
This IP Lookup tool allows users to quickly and easily find out the IPv4 or IPv6 address of an Internet user, including location, ISP, hostname, type, proxy, blacklist status, and more. It does not provide any information about the person's name, exact location, phone number, or email address, but it does expose privacy issues. The accuracy of the tool is limited in countries outside the US and Europe, and users should be aware of privacy issues.
Instant IP Address Lookup
whatismyipaddress.com
Summary
IP location is a useful tool for identifying the approximate location of a host given its IP address. ARIN Whois database, 3rd party websites, and products developed by 3rd-party companies can be used to look up the IP address. Reverse DNS translation and traceroute commands can also be used to find clues to the location of the IP address.
IP Address Lookup | Geolocation
iplocation.net
Just input the IP address and this service will show you the geographical location that it is coming from.
IP Location
iplocation.com
