IP Address Geolocation
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An IP address, or Internet Protocol address, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to every device connected to the internet. It is used to identify and communicate with devices on a network, allowing data to be sent and received between them. There are two main versions of IP addresses: IPv4, which uses a 32-bit address format and supports approximately 4 billion unique addresses, and IPv6, which uses a 128-bit address format and supports a virtually unlimited number of unique addresses.

BigDataCloud's IP Lookup API offers a comprehensive set of data that includes locality information, network details, and IP security reports for any given IP address. Unlike most freely available IP lookup services that rely on unreliable free Internet Registry data (WHOIS), we use our own proprietary data, as well as free data, to identify the location of an IP address. Our patent-pending technology ensures accuracy and reliability, and you can learn more about it on our blog post -  - IP Geolocation Demystified. To start using our API and access accurate IP geolocation data, visit  BigDataCloud's IP Geolocation API page.

An IP address does not inherently include any location data. Therefore, to determine the location of an IP address, it requires combining available data sources with advanced algorithms to make the best approximation possible. If an individual is using a VPN, proxy, or cellular network, the chances of incorrect location detection are higher compared to other scenarios. To gain further insights on IP Geolocation accuracy, please refer to our blog post -  How accurate can IP Geolocation get?

If you are an individual then you can share your location by clicking on the 'Share my location' button above. However, if you are an Internet Service provider or a hosting company then you can check our best practice checklist.

In most online frauds hackers use proxies, VPNs, Tor servers or other hosting services to hide their real IP addresses. BigDataCloud’s IP geolocation uses its proprietary technology to identify such IP addresses and networks to highlight the level of security threat. You can learn more about the topic in our blog post - Identifying anonymous IP addresses to detect online fraud.

The registered country is the location where the IP address is officially registered. The location from IP geolocation, however, is the region where the IP address is actively being operated. It is common for ISPs to use the IP address which has been registered in different countries.

The hosting likelihood is an estimation of the probability that you are currently using proxies, VPNs, Tor networks or hosted servers to surf the internet. It can be used to identify bot or proxy traffic that intend to carry out malicious operations. 

You can hide your IP address by using proxies, VPNs or Tor servers. Some of these are safe while others possess some security risks. You can learn more about the topic in our blog post - Identifying anonymous IP addresses to detect online fraud.

An IP address is assigned dynamically or statically from your ISP providers. If it is static, you will need to reach out to your ISPs to change your IP address. If it is dynamic, which is the case of the majority of home internet providers, then it will depend on their policy.