🌐
IP Address Validator
Validate IPv4 and IPv6 addresses online. Check IP address format, class, type, and get detailed network information.
Enter IP Address
Try these examples:
About IP Addresses
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to devices on a network. It allows devices to communicate with each other over the internet or local networks.
IPv4 Addresses:
- 32-bit addresses (4 octets)
- Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
- Range: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
- Most commonly used version
IPv6 Addresses:
- 128-bit addresses (8 groups)
- Format: xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx:xxxx
- Much larger address space
- Future of internet addressing
IP Address Types:
Public: Accessible from the internet
Private: Used in local networks
Loopback: Points to localhost (127.0.0.1)
Link-local: Auto-assigned in local networks