# IP and Geo Data

On the **Info** tab of the verification dashboard, you can see the user's IP address and device information in the `Device Info` section:

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**Key elements displayed include:**

* **IP Address:** The user's public IP address.
* **Geolocation Data:** A mapped location of the user's IP (e.g., city, region, and country).
* **Device Details:** Information about the user's browser, operating system, and device type.

Clicking on the IP address or the `More` link will open a detailed view of the IP properties, geolocation data, and provider details:

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The detailed view provides in-depth insights into the user's IP address:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="148"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Valid</strong></td><td>This check verifies if the IP address follows the correct format (IPv4 or IPv6) and is registered with the appropriate internet authorities (such as ARIN, RIPE, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Bogon</strong></td><td>This check determines if the IP address belongs to a bogon range. Bogon IP addresses are non-routable addresses that are not allocated to any legitimate organization, such as private, reserved, or unassigned addresses.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hosting</strong></td><td>Identifies whether the IP address is associated with hosting providers, data centers, or cloud infrastructure. This indicates that the IP address may belong to a server rather than an individual user’s personal device.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Proxy</strong></td><td>This check detects if the IP address is using a proxy service, which allows users to mask their real IP by routing their connection through another server.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>VPN</strong></td><td>This check identifies if the IP address belongs to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service, commonly used to anonymize the user's real IP address by encrypting traffic and routing it through a remote server.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ISP</strong></td><td>This check identifies whether the IP address belongs to a consumer Internet Service Provider (ISP), typically used by residential users for home internet connections.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>City</strong></td><td>Geolocates the city associated with the IP address based on databases that map IP ranges to specific geographic regions.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Country Code</strong></td><td>Identifies the country associated with the IP address. The country code (ISO 3166 format) is determined through geolocation databases that track IP ownership.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Provider Domain</strong></td><td>Identifies the domain name of the service provider associated with the IP address, typically the ISP or hosting company.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Provider Type</strong></td><td>Indicates whether it is an ISP, hosting service, or another type of provider.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Provider website</strong></td><td>A link to the provider’s official website.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Provider description</strong></td><td>Additional information about the provider, such as services offered.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Region</strong></td><td>This check determines the region (state or province) within the country associated with the IP address. Like the city check, this data comes from IP geolocation services.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>VPN Domain (Optional)</strong></td><td>Identifies the specific domain of the VPN provider if the IP is associated with a VPN service.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### **How to Use This Information**

* **Identify Suspicious Activity:** Check for IP addresses flagged as "hosting," "VPN," or "proxy" to detect potential anonymity tools or high-risk behavior.
* **Verify User Location:** Cross-reference the user's declared location with the geolocation data to ensure consistency.
* **Assess Risk Levels:** Analyze whether the IP address belongs to a residential ISP or hosting service, as hosted IPs might indicate bot or server activity.

This functionality operates in the background, requiring no user action, and provides a robust layer of security for identity verification processes.

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