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IPify API

IPify API provides a free and efficient way for developers to retrieve the public IP address of the requester, suitable for diagnostics and geo-targeting applications.

Developed by Ipify

Live API
99.99%Uptime
5msLatency
1.2kStars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Returns the public IP address of the client in JSON format.

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.ipify.org/?format=json
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.ipify.org/?format=json' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Expected Response
{
  "ip": "203.0.113.195"
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Real-time public IP detectionOptimized Capability
  • Network diagnostics and monitoringOptimized Capability
  • Geo-based content personalizationOptimized Capability
  • Logging and analytics for client IP dataOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required for quick and easy integration
  • ✓ Supports IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
  • ✓ Multiple response formats available for different client needs
  • ✓ Minimal latency ensuring fast responses
Limitations
  • ✗ No built-in authentication or security features
  • ✗ Limited to only returning IP address data
  • ✗ Does not provide detailed geo-location information
  • ✗ No specified SLA or detailed service-level guarantees

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free tier with optional paid plans for enterprise features
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON, Text, JSONP
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 1 minute

Rate Limit

Unlimited

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free usage with no authentication or rate limiting

Use Case: Best For

Developers needing quick, simple access to client IP addresses for diagnostics and geo-based features

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring detailed IP data, security features, or heavy usage SLAs

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
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