IPCONFIG DocsQuick Start
Get started with IPConfig's powerful network tools and IP services
Welcome to IPConfig
IPConfig is your comprehensive toolkit for IP address analysis, network testing, and connectivity diagnostics. Whether you're a developer, network administrator, or just curious about your internet connection, our tools provide the insights you need.
What Can You Do?
Get My IP Address
Instantly discover your current IPv4 and IPv6 addresses with detailed network information
IP Location Lookup
Query detailed geographic and ISP information for any IP address worldwide
Global Ping Test
Test network connectivity and latency from 24+ global locations to any host
Quick Start Guide
1. Check Your IP Address
The simplest way to get started is to check your current IP address:
- Visit our homepage - Your IP is automatically displayed
- View detailed info - See ISP, location, and connection type
- Check both protocols - IPv4 and IPv6 support
No registration required! Your IP information is displayed instantly when you visit the site.
2. Query Any IP Address
Want to learn about a specific IP address?
- Go to the IP Query page
- Enter any IPv4 or IPv6 address
- Click "Query" to get comprehensive information
- Explore the interactive map and detailed results
curl -X GET "https://ipconfig.com/api/ip-query?ip=8.8.8.8&lang=en"Returns detailed JSON with location, ISP, and network information.
3. Test Network Connectivity
Test how your network performs globally:
- Enter a hostname (e.g., google.com) or IP address
- Select test locations - Choose specific regions or test globally
- Choose IP version - Test IPv4, IPv6, or both
- Start the test - Watch real-time results from around the world
Key Features
š Global Network Coverage
- 24+ test locations across 6 continents
- Real-time testing from multiple geographic points
- Regional insights for performance optimization
š Comprehensive IP Analysis
- Geographic location with city-level accuracy
- ISP and organization details
- Network information including ASN and routing
- Security insights and reputation data
ā” Fast and Reliable
- Instant results for most queries
- High availability with redundant infrastructure
- Rate limiting to ensure fair usage
š ļø Developer-Friendly
- RESTful APIs for all services
- JSON responses with comprehensive data
- Multiple authentication options
- Detailed documentation and examples
Usage Limits
Free Users: 50 queries per day per IP address Registered Users: 1000 credits upon registration
Free Tier Includes:
- ā Basic IP lookup and ping testing
- ā Web interface access
- ā Standard accuracy data
- ā Community support
Registered Users Get:
- ā 1000 credits to start
- ā API access with authentication
- ā Enhanced data fields
- ā Priority support
Common Use Cases
For Developers
- API testing and development
- Geolocation features in applications
- Network diagnostics and monitoring
- Security analysis and fraud detection
For Network Administrators
- Infrastructure monitoring and testing
- Performance optimization across regions
- Connectivity troubleshooting
- Network planning and analysis
For General Users
- Privacy awareness - understand your digital footprint
- VPN verification - check if your VPN is working
- Network troubleshooting - diagnose connection issues
- Curiosity - learn about internet infrastructure
Getting Help
Need assistance? We're here to help:
- š Documentation - Comprehensive guides and API references
- š¬ Community - Join discussions and get peer support
- š§ Support - Contact us at support@ipconfig.com
- š Bug Reports - Help us improve by reporting issues
Next Steps
Ready to dive deeper? Here's what to explore next:
- Learn about IP lookup - Understand how IP geolocation works
- Master ping testing - Become a network diagnostics expert
- Explore our APIs - Integrate our services into your applications
- Check the FAQ - Find answers to common questions
Pro Tip: Start with the web interface to understand our tools, then move to API integration for automation and custom applications.
Welcome to the world of network intelligence with IPConfig! š
