Who runs ipnow.kr and what data does it show?
ipnow.kr is a free IP address lookup tool operated by ValueHub. It shows your public IP, an approximate location, your ISP and ASN, and basic browser and device details, drawing its location data from the DB-IP database and OpenStreetMap for the map.
Who operates ipnow.kr?
ipnow.kr is operated by ValueHub. It is a free tool with no signup required, built to give a quick, accurate answer to "what is my IP address" along with a few related details about your connection and browser.
What information does ipnow.kr show, and where does it come from?
The homepage shows your public IP address (IPv4 and/or IPv6), an approximate location with a map, your internet provider and its ASN, your browser, operating system and device type, your User-Agent string, and, when your browser allows it, your private (local network) IP address detected through WebRTC.
Location data comes from the DB-IP geolocation database, used under a CC BY 4.0 license, and is an estimate rather than an exact address; the map itself is rendered with OpenStreetMap data. Because IP geolocation is based on where an address block is registered rather than GPS, it can be off by a meaningful distance, especially on mobile networks.
- Public IP (IPv4/IPv6) and approximate location, from DB-IP (CC BY 4.0)
- Map tiles, from OpenStreetMap
- ISP and ASN
- Browser, OS, device type and User-Agent
- Private IP, via WebRTC, only if your browser exposes it
What data does ipnow.kr log, and how is it used?
Access logs are kept to operate the service and to detect and block abuse, such as automated scraping or misuse of the short link safety checks. Any statistics that are published, whether about IP lookups or short link clicks, are shared only in aggregated form and are not tied back to an individual visitor.
On short link redirects specifically, human visitors may briefly (about 2 seconds) see a Coupang Partners banner before being sent to the destination, along with a disclosure that ipnow.kr may earn a commission through the Coupang Partners affiliate program; search engines and preview bots are not shown this banner.
Is ipnow.kr free, and can I use it from the command line?
Yes, ipnow.kr is completely free and does not require an account for either the IP lookup tool or the short link tool. It is also built to be scriptable: running curl ipnow.kr or curl ipnow.kr/ip returns just your IP address as a single line of text, while curl ipnow.kr/json returns a full JSON object.
The JSON response includes ip, ip_version, country_code, country, region, city, latitude, longitude, asn, isp, as_org, user_agent, browser, browser_version, os, device, is_bot, is_ai, bot_name, accept_language, protocol and time. The endpoint also sends Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *, so it can be called directly from a browser-based script on another site.
Who writes the guides, and on what basis?
The guides and help texts on ipnow.kr are published by the operator, ValueHub. They are written from how the service actually behaves, including its limits, checks and deletion rules, and are revised when features change. Wherever a guide relies on an outside fact, such as an RFC or a public agency, the source is cited in that guide's References list. If you spot an error, let us know through Contact us; it is corrected after checking.
Frequently asked questions
Does ipnow.kr require an account?
No, both the IP lookup tool and the short link tool are free to use without creating an account.
How accurate is the location shown on ipnow.kr?
It is an estimate from the DB-IP database based on where your address block is registered, so it is usually accurate to a city or region rather than an exact street address.
Does ipnow.kr sell or publish individual visitor data?
No, any statistics shown or published are aggregated and do not identify individual visitors; access logs are kept for operating the service and preventing abuse.
I forgot my password. What should I do?
On the login screen, tap "Forgot your password?" and enter the email you signed up with. We will email you a password reset link that works once within 1 hour. Changing your password signs out every other device.
How do I delete my account?
After logging in, go to My page > Account and use "Delete account" at the bottom with your current password. Your member information, the links you created and your saved ad products are deleted, and deleted link addresses cannot be reused by anyone for 1 year.
Can I see ads I viewed before?
Tap "View ads again" in the ad box on the main page (or use the link in My page or at the bottom of the page) to see Coupang products you saw on redirect pages and the main page in the last 30 days. "Show past ads" goes back 1 year, and it works without logging in, based on this browser.
Can I save ad products I like?
Tap the ☆ at the top right of a banner product to keep it under "Saved products" on the Viewed ads page, up to 100 items. Members see them on any device; for non-members they are kept in this browser for 1 year. Prices and availability may change on Coupang.
How are links to non-English (IDN) domains shown?
For domains containing non-Latin characters, the redirect and link info screens also show the actual address (starting with xn--). If characters from several scripts are mixed so the address may imitate another site, the actual address is shown large with a warning.