Your Public IP Address
ShadowTrace: Advanced Network & IP Insights
Instantly discover your public IP address, geolocation, ISP, and device details. Securely investigate any IP or resolve any domain to its core network data with precision.
Core Features of Our IP Lookup Tool
ShadowTrace provides comprehensive network intelligence and client-side analytics for security professionals and developers.
Geolocation Precision
Pinpoint the city, region, postal code, and country for any IP or domain worldwide.
ISP & ASN Mapping
Identify Internet Service Providers, AS numbers, and the organizational owner of an IP block.
Device & Browser Detection
Instantly detect your client's device type, operating system, and browser for deeper analysis.
Secure & Private Lookups
All lookups are encrypted via HTTPS. We respect your privacy and do not log user search queries.
Domain to IP Resolution
Quickly convert any domain name to its corresponding IP address and retrieve its full network details.
Rapid, Real-time Results
Our tool is optimized for speed, delivering fast and accurate lookup results for IPs and domains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about IP addresses, domain lookups, and how ShadowTrace works.
What is a public IP address?
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet for communication. Your public IP is the address visible to the rest of the internet.
How accurate is the geolocation data?
IP geolocation is accurate at the country and city level but is not precise enough to identify a specific street address. It determines location based on the registration data of the IP block.
What is an ASN?
An ASN (Autonomous System Number) is a unique number assigned to an Autonomous System (AS). An AS is a large network or group of networks that has a unified routing policy. Knowing the ASN helps identify the major network provider (like Google, Amazon, or a local ISP).
Can this tool be used for cybersecurity?
Yes. Security professionals use IP and domain lookup tools for threat intelligence, digital forensics, and network analysis to trace the origin of network traffic and identify potentially malicious sources.
What's the difference between a public and private IP address?
Your **public IP** (shown by this tool) is used to communicate with the global internet. Your **private IP** (like 192.168.1.x) is used by devices *inside* your local network (like your laptop and phone) to talk to your router. Your router acts as a gateway, managing all traffic between your private devices and your single public IP.
What is a DNS lookup?
DNS (Domain Name System) is the internet's phonebook. A DNS lookup translates a human-friendly domain name (like `google.com`) into a machine-readable IP address (like `172.217.14.228`) so your browser can find the website. Our tool can perform this lookup for any domain.
What is a Reverse DNS (rDNS) lookup?
A reverse DNS lookup does the opposite of a normal DNS lookup. Instead of finding the IP for a domain, it finds the domain name (hostname) associated with a specific IP address. This is often used to verify the identity of mail servers or check if an IP address is legitimate.
How can I hide my public IP address?
The most common way to hide your public IP is by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN encrypts your traffic and routes it through a server in another location, making it appear as if you are browsing from the VPN server's IP address, which enhances your privacy.