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What is the use of GeoIP?
A form of geolocation, GeoIP refers to the method of locating a computer terminal's geographic location by identifying that terminal's IP address. Though GeoIP can pinpoint a terminal's location to a city, it requires the use of a GeoIP database as well as an understanding of APIs to implement correctly.
What is GeoIP tracking?
GeoIP is the process of determining your geography based on your IP address. When you load up a website, stream music, or download a game, the server that provides it to you sees your IP address, kind of like telephone call display or a return address on an envelope.
What does GeoIP stand for?
The "IP" in GeoIP stands for internet protocal. In more specific terms, it refers to the use of a device's IP address to determine location. At a technical level, an IP address doesn't have any location information associated with it. So how can we get location information from an IP address?
