IP geolocation data is not just random strings of statistics. It holds valuable information about the geographical location of a device or user. Geolocation data typically includes details such as latitude, longitude, country, region, city, and much more. Sometimes, even more granular information like street address or ZIP code. This […]
IPv4 IP queries using IPv6 CSV data (DB11 LITE)
IP queries allows you to discover the geographical location of a specific IP address. Businesses use IP queries to enhance cybersecurity measures by monitoring and analyzing network traffic. As users of IP2Location CSV data files know, we offer both IPv4 CSV files and also IPv6 CSV files for geolocation data. […]
The impact of IP intelligence on sales and marketing strategies
IP intelligence has become increasingly important in the realm of sales and marketing in the digital age. Businesses understand the need to connect with their target audiences through a deeply personalized approach. This is the reason why IP intelligence plays a crucial role in sales and marketing strategies. Understanding IP […]
Advanced optimization for IP2Proxy database queries
In this article, we’ll show IP2Proxy database users how to optimize the SQL queries to improve performance. The reason for this optimization is due to the fact that the IP2Proxy database does NOT contain contiguous ranges of IP addresses. There are gaps between the ranges whenever there is no proxy […]
How to obtain IP geolocation using the IP2Location.io CLI
Introduction IP geolocation is the process of mapping a user’s IP address to its physical location. Whenever a user visits a website, that website can read their IP address. By querying a geolocation database or API, the website can obtain the user’s country, region, city, latitude, longitude and so much […]
Using DB11 IPv6 in MySQL: decimal vs binary fields
MySQL is a common relational database being used by our customers to store the IP2Location Geolocation data. In this article, we’ll cover storing and querying IPv6 data in MySQL. In particular, we will look at the use of decimal and binary datatypes to store the IPv6 data for geolocation queries. […]
Introducing Satellite (SAT) in Connection Speed
We are thrilled to announce that IP2Location has expanded its products with the addition of a Satellite (SAT) indicator under connection speed. This latest enhancement provides improved accuracy and granularity in identifying connections made via satellite network providers, such as Starlink, Viasat, Eutelsat, and others. The Satellite (SAT) indicator is […]
How to Use IP2Location.io API in Elixir
Introduction Elixir is a dynamic, functional language and is used for building scalable and maintainable applications. It runs on the Erlang Virtual Machine, which is also called the Bogdan’s Erlang Abstract Machine(BEAM). José Valim was the creator of this language back in year 2012. Several web applications had adopted Elixir […]
How to remotely import the IP list from IP2Location Map for batch IP lookups
IP2Location Batch Service allows users to upload a batch file containing IP addresses for instant IP geolocation lookup. Recently, the service has introduced a new feature which allows users to remotely import the IP list from IP2Location Map. In this article, you will learn how to import your uploaded IP […]
How to use IP2Location and IP2Location.io PHP SDKs in Phalcon
Phalcon is a high-performance PHP web framework that focuses on speed and low overhead. It is implemented as a C extension for PHP and offers a range of features for building web applications efficiently, making it a popular choice for developers seeking optimized performance. The self-contained Phalcon PHP packages can […]