TOOLGENIEIP Lookup
Look up any IP address — location, ISP, timezone & more
How to Use the IP Lookup Tool
- View your current IP automatically — When you open the tool, it detects and displays your IP address, location, ISP, and timezone right away.
- Look up any IP address — Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address in the search box and click "Lookup" to get detailed geolocation and network information.
- Review the results — See country, city, region, postal code, timezone, and ISP/organization for the searched IP.
- View on the map — When coordinates are available, the location is shown on an interactive OpenStreetMap map.
- Leave the field blank — Click Lookup with an empty input to refresh your own IP information.
About the Free IP Lookup Tool
The IP Lookup tool by ToolGenie is a free, browser-based service that lets you find the geographic location, ISP, timezone, and other details for any IP address. Whether you need to identify where a server is hosted, trace an IP to a city or country, or simply check your own IP details, this tool provides instant results without requiring signup or API keys.
The tool runs entirely in your browser using free public APIs that support cross-origin requests. No backend server is used — your lookups are performed directly from your device. This keeps the tool fast, private, and easy to maintain.
IP Lookup supports IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Results include country, city, region, postal code, timezone, and ISP/organization. When coordinates are available, the location is displayed on an OpenStreetMap embed for easy visualization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an IP address and why would I look it up?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to devices on a network. Looking up an IP helps you find its approximate geographic location, internet service provider (ISP), timezone, and other network details. This is useful for security investigations, server debugging, content localization, and understanding where website visitors or API requests originate.
Is IP lookup accurate? Can it show exact physical address?
IP lookup provides approximate location based on public geolocation databases. Accuracy ranges from city-level to regional depending on the ISP and network setup. It does not reveal exact street addresses or personal data. VPNs, proxies, and mobile networks can affect accuracy by showing the location of the exit node rather than the actual user.
Does this IP lookup tool store or log my searches?
No. The tool runs entirely in your browser and calls free public APIs directly. ToolGenie does not store, log, or transmit your lookup queries to any backend. The third-party IP API (ipapi.co) may log requests per their policy, but our site does not retain this data.
Does the tool support IPv6 addresses?
Yes. The IP Lookup tool supports both IPv4 (e.g., 8.8.8.8) and IPv6 (e.g., 2001:4860:4860::8888) addresses. Enter any valid IP and click Lookup to retrieve geolocation and network details.
Why does my IP show a different location than where I am?
Your IP can appear in a different location if you use a VPN, proxy, or corporate network. Mobile networks often route traffic through central hubs, so your IP may reflect the hub's location. Some ISPs also use regional IP blocks that do not match your exact city. This is normal and does not indicate an error.
Is the IP Lookup tool free to use?
Yes. The IP Lookup tool is completely free with no signup or API key required. It uses free public APIs (ipapi.co) that support browser-based requests. There are usage limits on the underlying API, but for typical everyday use the tool remains free.
Tips for Using IP Lookup
- Check your own IP: Open the tool with no input to see your current IP and location immediately.
- Verify server locations: Use IP lookup to confirm where your website or API servers are hosted.
- Debug geolocation: When testing location-based features, look up the IP to verify what region your app detects.
- Investigate suspicious activity: IP lookup can help identify the origin of suspicious logins or requests.
- Understand VPN/proxy effects: Compare your IP with and without a VPN to see how it changes your apparent location.