How to Search for an IP Address Owner

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Find out the location of a person or company using their IP address.

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number code assigned to different machines located on a computer network. Each site you visit when browsing the Internet automatically keeps a record of your IP address, as well as the address of every other visitor. Websites that trace IP addresses can be used to find the location and owner of an address quite easily.

Instructions

    • 1

      Write down the IP address for which you wish to locate the owner.

    • 2

      Access an IP address look up website; some suggestions can be found in the Resources section.

    • 3

      Enter the IP address in the provided box, then click "Submit" or "Whois." The results will be returned in under a minute.

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