IP Address Location Lookup

IPConfig's IP location service provides comprehensive information about any IP address, including geographic location, ISP details, and network information. This guide shows you how to use this powerful tool effectively.

Overview

The IP location lookup service can provide:

• Geographic Location - Country, region, city, and coordinates
• ISP Information - Internet Service Provider and organization details
• Network Details - ASN (Autonomous System Number) and network range
• Connection Type - Residential, business, mobile, or data center
• Security Information - Known threats, proxies, or VPN detection

Using the Web Interface

Basic Lookup

1. Navigate to the IP Query page
2. Enter an IP address in the search field
3. Click "Query" to get detailed information
4. View results including location, ISP, and network details

Interactive Map

The results include an interactive map showing:

• Approximate location of the IP address
• Zoom controls for detailed view
• Satellite and street view options
• Nearby landmarks and geographic features

Detailed Information Panel

The information panel displays:

API Usage

Basic Query

Query any IP address using our REST API:

curl -X GET "https://ipconfig.com/api/ip-query?ip=8.8.8.8&lang=en"

Request Parameters

Response Format

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "ip": "8.8.8.8",
    "country": "United States",
    "countryCode": "US",
    "region": "California",
    "city": "Mountain View",
    "latitude": 37.4056,
    "longitude": -122.0775,
    "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
    "isp": "Google LLC",
    "organization": "Google Public DNS",
    "asn": "AS15169",
    "connectionType": "datacenter"
  },
  "meta": {
    "isLoggedIn": false,
    "remainingCount": 49,
    "dailyLimit": 50
  }
}

Error Handling

The API returns appropriate HTTP status codes:

• 200 - Success
• 400 - Invalid IP address format
• 429 - Rate limit exceeded
• 500 - Internal server error

Example error response:

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Please provide a valid IP address format",
  "meta": {
    "isLoggedIn": false,
    "remainingCount": 0,
    "dailyLimit": 50
  }
}

Advanced Features

Batch Queries

Historical Data

Some IP addresses include historical information:

• Previous locations - If the IP has moved
• Assignment history - When the IP was allocated
• Usage patterns - General usage statistics

Custom Fields

Enterprise users can access additional fields:

• Threat intelligence - Security threat data
• Business information - Company details for business IPs
• Technical details - Advanced network information

Understanding Results

Location Accuracy

IP geolocation accuracy varies:

• Country Level - 95-99% accurate
• Region/State - 80-90% accurate
• City Level - 50-80% accurate
• Coordinates - Within 25-50km typically

ISP vs Organization

• ISP - The company providing internet service
• Organization - The entity that owns or operates the IP range
• These may be the same or different entities

Connection Types

Common connection types include:

• Residential - Home internet connections
• Business - Corporate internet connections
• Mobile - Cellular/mobile networks
• Datacenter - Server hosting facilities
• Educational - Schools and universities
• Government - Government institutions

Common Use Cases

Security Analysis

• Fraud detection - Identify suspicious locations
• Access control - Geo-blocking or allowing
• Threat assessment - Evaluate IP reputation
• Compliance - Meet regulatory requirements

Content Delivery

• CDN optimization - Route to nearest servers
• Content localization - Serve region-appropriate content
• Performance optimization - Reduce latency
• Load balancing - Distribute traffic geographically

Analytics and Research

• User demographics - Understand audience geography
• Market research - Analyze regional trends
• Network analysis - Study internet infrastructure
• Academic research - Geographic internet studies

Rate Limits and Pricing

Free Tier

• 50 queries per day per IP address
• Basic location data included
• Standard accuracy levels
• Community support

Registered Users

• 1000 credits upon registration
• Enhanced data fields
• Priority support
• API access included

Enterprise Plans

Contact us for:

• Unlimited queries
• Premium data sources
• Custom integrations
• SLA guarantees

Best Practices

Query Optimization

1. Cache results - Store frequently queried IPs
2. Batch requests - Group multiple queries when possible
3. Handle errors gracefully - Implement proper error handling
4. Respect rate limits - Don't exceed your quota

Data Handling

1. Validate input - Check IP format before querying
2. Handle missing data - Some fields may be unavailable
3. Consider accuracy - Don't rely on precise coordinates
4. Update regularly - IP assignments can change

Privacy Considerations

1. User consent - Inform users about IP tracking
2. Data retention - Don't store IP data unnecessarily
3. Anonymization - Consider anonymizing stored data
4. Compliance - Follow local privacy regulations

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Invalid IP Address

• Ensure proper IPv4/IPv6 format
• Check for typos or extra characters
• Verify the IP is public (not private/local)

No Location Data

• Some IPs may have limited information
• Try querying a different IP for comparison
• Check if the IP is newly allocated

Rate Limit Exceeded

• Wait for the daily reset (midnight UTC)
• Register for more queries
• Consider upgrading to a paid plan

Inaccurate Results

• IP geolocation has inherent limitations
• Cross-reference with other sources
• Consider the accuracy radius

Next Steps

After learning about IP location lookup:

• Test network connectivity with Ping
• Explore our API documentation
• Learn about our other tools

Support

Need help with IP location queries?

• Check our FAQ section
• Contact support for technical issues
• Join our community for discussions