IPLocate FAQs

Question 1

What types of IP address information does IPLocate provide?

Accepted Answer

IPLocate delivers extensive data, including precise geolocation (country, city, coordinates, timezone), detailed network information (ASN, ISP, network range), privacy insights (VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, hosting detection), associated company data, and abuse contact details for reporting malicious activity.

Question 2

Is there a free way to use IPLocate's services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IPLocate offers a free tier. You can make up to 50 requests per day without an API key. By signing up for a free account at IPLocate.io, your free quota increases significantly to 1,000 requests per day, requiring you to configure your API key.

Question 3

How do I integrate IPLocate into my development or security workflow?

Accepted Answer

IPLocate integrates seamlessly as an MCP server with clients such as Cursor, Claude Desktop, and VS Code (Preview). Configuration involves adding a simple JSON snippet to your client's settings, specifying the `npx @iplocate/mcp-server` command and optionally your IPLocate API key.

Question 4

What are the primary use cases for IPLocate?

Accepted Answer

IPLocate is ideal for a variety of applications, including cybersecurity (threat intelligence, fraud detection, identifying malicious IPs), network analysis, content localization, ensuring compliance, and enhancing application security by understanding user origins and behaviors. It's a powerful tool for developers and security professionals.

Question 5

What is IPLocate and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

IPLocate is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive intelligence on any IP address. It integrates with compatible MCP clients like Cursor or Claude Desktop, allowing you to query IP addresses for detailed geolocation, network, privacy, company, and abuse contact information.

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