The IPv6 address 2001:4860:4860::8888 is owned and operated by Google.
According to IP lookup data, this specific address is associated with Google's infrastructure and is located in Mountain View, California, which is Google's headquarters.
Here's a breakdown of the information from an IP lookup report for 2001:4860:4860::8888:
IP Address Details for 2001:4860:4860::8888
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| City | Mountain View |
| Region | California |
| ISP | |
| Organization | |
| Hostname | 2001:4860:4860::8888 |
Source: IPQualityScore Report
What is 2001:4860:4860::8888 Used For?
This specific IP address, 2001:4860:4860::8888, is widely known as one of the primary IPv6 addresses for Google Public DNS.
Google Public DNS is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service that users can configure on their devices or routers. DNS translates human-readable domain names (like www.google.com) into machine-readable IP addresses (like 2001:4860:4860::8888 or 8.8.8.8).
Key aspects of Google Public DNS include:
- Performance: It aims to provide faster DNS resolution compared to some default ISPs.
- Security: It offers features like DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS for improved privacy and security.
- Reliability: It is built on Google's robust global infrastructure.
Therefore, while the IP address technically "is" an address belonging to Google, in practice, it functions as a public service endpoint managed by Google.
