Domain to IP

A Domain to IP tool is a technical utility that translates a human-readable website address (like example.com) into its machine-readable Internet Protocol (IP) address (like 192.0.2.1). In 2026, this process—known as DNS Resolution—is the fundamental "handshake" that allows your device to find the specific server hosting a website.

Why You Need to Know a Website's IP Address

While we use domain names for convenience, knowing the actual IP address is essential for several professional tasks:

• Server Identification: Identify exactly which hosting provider or data center is powering a website.

• Security Auditing: Check if a website is sitting behind a security shield like Cloudflare or if its "origin IP" is exposed, which could make it vulnerable to direct attacks.

• Whitelisting & Firewalls: If you are a developer or system admin, you often need a server's IP to grant it access through a firewall or to configure secure API connections.

• Troubleshooting DNS Issues: If a website is "down" but the IP address still loads the server's default page, you know the problem is with the DNS settings and not the server itself.

• Email Deliverability: Verifying the IP address used by a mail server is a key step in setting up SPF and DKIM records to prevent your emails from landing in spam.

How the Conversion Process Works

The tool performs a query against the Domain Name System (DNS) to retrieve specific records:

• A Record: This is the most common record, which provides the IPv4 address (e.g., 93.184.216.34).

• AAAA Record: This provides the IPv6 address, the next-generation format used as the world runs out of traditional IPv4 addresses.

• PTR Record: Used for "Reverse Lookups," allowing you to find a domain name by starting with an IP address.

Using Command-Line Tools (No Website Needed)

If you don't have access to an online tool, you can find a domain's IP address directly on your computer:

• On Windows: Open the Command Prompt and type ping example.com or nslookup example.com.

• On macOS/Linux: Open the Terminal and type dig example.com or host example.com.

Understanding Shared vs. Dedicated IPs

When you run a Domain to IP check, the result tells you about the hosting environment:

• Shared IP: Hundreds of websites might share the same IP address. This is common in budget hosting.

• Dedicated IP: Only one website uses that specific address. This is often preferred for high-security sites or those requiring specific SSL configurations.

• Proxy IP: If the result shows an IP owned by Cloudflare, Akamai, or Amazon, the site is using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to hide its true location for better speed and security.

How to Use the RankLogic Domain to IP Tool

1. Enter the Domain: Paste the URL you wish to investigate into the search box.

2. Run the Lookup: The tool will query global DNS servers to find the current active records.

3. Review the Report: You will see the IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, the name of the Hosting Provider, and the Physical Location of the server.

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