IPv4 Address

8.8.8.8

Google Public DNS

DNS Resolver
Organization
Google LLC
ASN
AS15169
Location
Mountain View, California, United States
Type
DNS Resolver
PTR / Reverse DNS
dns.google
IP Version
IPv4 Address
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What is 8.8.8.8?

8.8.8.8 is the primary IP address of Google Public DNS, a free recursive DNS resolver operated by Google LLC. Launched in 2009, it is one of the most widely used DNS servers in the world, processing billions of queries per day. Google routes 8.8.8.8 through its global anycast network, so the physical server responding to your query depends on your location.

Privacy note

If 8.8.8.8 appears in a DNS leak test, your DNS queries are going to Google's infrastructure rather than your VPN provider's resolver. This is one of the most common DNS leak patterns when a VPN does not enforce its own DNS.

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Frequently asked questions about 8.8.8.8

What is 8.8.8.8?

8.8.8.8 is the primary IP address of Google Public DNS, a free recursive DNS resolver operated by Google LLC. Launched in 2009, it is one of the most widely used DNS servers in the world, processing billions of queries per day. Google routes 8.8.8.8 through its global anycast network, so the physical server responding to your query depends on your location.

Who owns 8.8.8.8?

8.8.8.8 is operated by Google LLC. The ASN is AS15169.

Where is 8.8.8.8 located?

Based on geolocation data, 8.8.8.8 is associated with Mountain View, California, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and may differ from the physical server location.

Is 8.8.8.8 safe?

If 8.8.8.8 appears in a DNS leak test, your DNS queries are going to Google's infrastructure rather than your VPN provider's resolver. This is one of the most common DNS leak patterns when a VPN does not enforce its own DNS.

How do I look up 8.8.8.8?

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