Why does ipnow.kr show Google instead of my ISP?
ipnow.kr shows Google when your traffic exits from Google's own network, AS15169 or AS396982. Google is not a home internet provider for most users, so this usually means a VPN, proxy, corporate network, or a Google-hosted bot or server, not your regular ISP.
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What is Google's network?
Google operates one of the largest networks on the internet, covering everything from Google Search and Gmail to YouTube, Google Cloud, and its own public DNS service. Unlike a telecom carrier, Google is not a residential ISP in most countries, including Korea, so no one signs up with Google directly for home broadband there.
Google's scale means it runs multiple Autonomous System Numbers for different parts of its infrastructure, so both consumer-facing services and Google Cloud customer workloads can appear under the Google name on an IP lookup.
Why does my IP show Google?
The most common reason is a VPN or proxy service whose exit server is hosted on Google Cloud, which replaces your real ISP with Google in any IP lookup.
A corporate or school network sometimes routes traffic through Google Cloud-based infrastructure or a Google-hosted security gateway. It is also common for the "visitor" to actually be a bot, crawler, or automated server running on Google Cloud rather than a person's browser. If you are testing your own connection, check that your VPN works to see whether a VPN is currently active.
- A VPN or proxy with an exit server hosted on Google Cloud
- A corporate or school network routed through Google infrastructure
- A bot, crawler or automated server running on Google Cloud
What are Google's ASNs, and what DNS does it run?
Google operates more than one Autonomous System Number; two confirmed ones are AS15169, its long-standing main network, and AS396982, used for parts of Google Cloud. See what is an ASN for what these identifiers mean.
Google also runs its own public DNS resolver, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, which is separate from acting as your ISP. Using Google's DNS does not by itself change the ISP shown on an IP lookup, since DNS lookups and your actual traffic route are handled independently.
How do I confirm this on ipnow.kr?
Open the ipnow.kr homepage with and without your VPN or proxy turned on, and compare the ISP and ASN fields; if "Google" and AS15169 or AS396982 appear only while it is active, your traffic is being routed through Google's network. If the location shown does not match where you actually are, why your IP location can be wrong explains why a cloud exit point can place you near any of Google's data centers.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ASN | AS15169, AS396982 | DB-IP ASN Lite (2026-09) · 2026-09 |
| Public DNS | 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 | Google · 2026-09 |
Frequently asked questions
Does using 8.8.8.8 as my DNS make my ISP show as Google?
No. Setting your DNS resolver to Google's 8.8.8.8 does not change your public IP address, so your real ISP still shows on ipnow.kr; only routing your actual traffic through Google's network, such as via a VPN, does that.
Why do I see Google on my phone sometimes and my real carrier at other times?
This usually happens when a VPN, secure DNS-over-HTTPS provider, or a Google-related app briefly proxies traffic through Google's network; when the same feature is off, your regular mobile or home ISP shows again.
Is it bad if my IP shows Google?
Not necessarily; it typically means a VPN, proxy or corporate network hosted on Google Cloud is being used, which is a normal setup for privacy or security rather than a sign of a problem.
How is Google different from Cloudflare or AWS here?
All three are large cloud and network operators that can appear as your ISP under the same circumstances (VPN, proxy, bot); Cloudflare is best known for its CDN and DNS, while Google and Amazon AWS are best known for general-purpose cloud computing and services.