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IP Address Validator

Validate IPv4 and IPv6 addresses online. Check IP address format, class, type, and get detailed network information.

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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

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