An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to the internet or a local network. It acts like a digital address, allowing devices to communicate with each other across the web.
There are two types of IP addresses: IPv4 and IPv6. IPv4 is the most commonly used format and looks like 192.168.1.1.
IPv6 was developed to address the shortage of IPv4 addresses and looks like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334.
Knowing your public IP address can help with network troubleshooting, improving online security, and identifying your general location. This tool quickly shows your IP and basic geolocation based on public IP databases.
This platform integrates data from a continuously updated security database containing IP addresses that have been reported globally for suspicious, noisy, or abusive behavior. These may include unauthorized access attempts, port scanning, botnet activity, or frequent requests to various websites in a disruptive manner.
If your IP address appears in green, it means there are no recent reports of abuse, and your IP is currently considered safe. If it's shown in orange or red, your IP may have been flagged as moderately or highly abusive. This could indicate that a device or service on your network is generating unsolicited traffic or attempting to connect to multiple sites in a suspicious manner.
Abuse classifications are based on reports from multiple trusted external sources. If flagged, we recommend auditing your network for malware, insecure devices, or unusual traffic patterns.
For basic exposure assessment, you can use the integrated Nmap scanner to check your public IP against a set of 400 well-known ports. This scan helps determine whether your IP address is exposing any common services to the internet that could be targeted by attackers.
The scan is lightweight, non-intrusive, and focused on standard TCP ports. While it won't perform deep probing, it provides a quick overview of your external exposure and can be a useful first step in identifying open or misconfigured services.