Getting Started

Overview

IP Science is a comprehensive network intelligence platform built for network engineers, security researchers, and infrastructure teams. It provides deep insights into IP addresses, autonomous systems (ASN), BGP routing, and global internet infrastructure.

Part of the DNS Science ecosystem, IP Science offers real-time data analysis, threat intelligence correlation, and interactive visualization tools for understanding network topology.

Key Features

IP Intelligence

Geolocation, ASN ownership, reverse DNS, WHOIS data, and threat intelligence for any IP address.

ASN Analysis

Detailed ASN information including announced prefixes, upstream/downstream peers, and routing data.

Route Visualization

Interactive maps showing ISP connectivity, tier classification, and global network topology.

Visual Traceroute

Trace network paths with geographic visualization and hop-by-hop latency analysis.

Data Center Discovery

Access to 5,800+ global data center facilities with tier classification and network presence.

Threat Intelligence

Multi-source threat feeds, IP reputation scoring, and malware indicator correlation.

Quick Start

Create an Account

Get Your API Key

Navigate to your API Keys dashboard to generate your API key for programmatic access.

Install the CLI (Optional)

For command-line access, install the IP Science CLI tool:

pip install ipscience

Start Exploring

Use the web interface, API, or CLI to look up IP addresses, analyze ASNs, and visualize network routes.

Using the Web Interface

The IP Science web interface at ip.dnsscience.io provides an intuitive way to:

IP Address Lookup

Enter any IP address in the search box to retrieve:

Geographic location (city, region, country, coordinates)
ASN and organization ownership
Reverse DNS (PTR) records
Timezone information
Threat intelligence indicators

Example: 8.8.8.8
Result: Google LLC (AS15169), Mountain View, CA, United States

ASN Lookup

Search by ASN to get network details:

Organization name and registry
Announced IP prefixes
Peer relationships
Country of registration

Example: AS15169
Result: Google LLC, 4,000+ announced prefixes, ARIN registry

Route Maps

The interactive route map shows global ISP connectivity from your location:

Tier 1 ISPs (red): Global backbone providers with settlement-free peering
Tier 2 ISPs (orange): Regional providers and large content networks
Tier 3 ISPs (green): National and enterprise providers
Tier 4 ISPs (blue): Local and consumer ISPs

API Access

IP Science provides a RESTful JSON API for programmatic access. All API endpoints require authentication via API key.

Authentication

Include your API key in the X-API-Key header or as a api_key query parameter.

Example API Calls

# IP Lookup
curl "https://ip.dnsscience.io/api/ip/8.8.8.8" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# ASN Lookup
curl "https://ip.dnsscience.io/api/asn/15169" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Your IP Info
curl "https://ip.dnsscience.io/api/geoip/me" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

# IP Reputation
curl "https://ip.dnsscience.io/api/ip/1.2.3.4/reputation" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

See the full API documentation for all available endpoints.

CLI Tool

The IP Science CLI provides command-line access to all platform features.

Installation

# Install from PyPI
pip install ipscience

# Verify installation
ipscience --version

Configuration

# Login with your API key
ipscience login

# Or set API key directly
ipscience config set-key YOUR_API_KEY

# View current configuration
ipscience config show

Common Commands

# IP lookup
ipscience ip 8.8.8.8

# ASN lookup
ipscience asn 15169

# Traceroute with visualization
ipscience traceroute google.com

# Bulk IP lookup
ipscience ip bulk ips.txt --output results.json

# Check IP reputation
ipscience reputation 1.2.3.4

See the full CLI documentation for all commands.

Use Cases

Security & Threat Intelligence

Investigate suspicious IP addresses in security logs
Correlate indicators of compromise (IOCs) with network data
Identify botnet command-and-control infrastructure
Analyze phishing and malware hosting networks

Network Operations

Troubleshoot routing issues and path changes
Monitor BGP announcements and prefixes
Identify upstream provider issues
Plan network peering relationships

Infrastructure Planning

Research data center locations and connectivity
Evaluate colocation facility options
Understand regional internet topology
Plan global CDN deployment

Pricing

IP Science is included with your DNS Science subscription:

Tier	Price	API Calls/Month	Features
Free	$0	1,000	Basic IP/ASN lookup, web interface
Professional	$49/mo	50,000	+ Bulk lookups, threat intel, CLI
Enterprise	$199/mo	500,000	+ BGP data, routing analysis, priority support

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