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🔍 Check My IP Address →| IP Address | 5.5.5.5 |
| Owner / Organization | RIPE NCC |
| Type | Public IP Address |
| Hostname | N/A |
| ASN | AS3320 |
| ISP | Deutsche Telekom AG |
| Location | Europe |
| Common Ports | N/A |
| Safe to Connect? | ✅ Yes |
What Is 5.5.5.5?
5.5.5.5 is a well-known IP address owned and operated by RIPE NCC. It is classified as a Public IP Address and is primarily used for: A public IP address in the range allocated to Deutsche Telekom. Often used as a memorable example IP in network documentation and troubleshooting guides due to its easy-to-remember format.
The address belongs to Autonomous System AS3320, registered to Deutsche Telekom AG. If you have seen 5.5.5.5 appear in your network logs, firewall rules, or router settings, it is almost certainly legitimate traffic related to RIPE’s services.
Is 5.5.5.5 Safe?
✅ Yes, 5.5.5.5 is safe. This IP address belongs to RIPE NCC, a reputable organization. It is not associated with malicious activity, spam, or known threat actors. Seeing it in your network traffic is normal if you use RIPE’s services.
Who Owns 5.5.5.5?
5.5.5.5 is registered under ASN AS3320
and is allocated to RIPE NCC.
The address resolves to the hostname N/A
and is geographically associated with Europe.
IP address ownership data is publicly available through the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) such as ARIN, RIPE NCC, and APNIC. You can verify ownership of any IP at any time using a WHOIS lookup.
How to Protect Your Own IP Address
Just like 5.5.5.5 is publicly visible and traceable back to RIPE NCC, your personal IP address is visible to every website you visit. Websites, advertisers, and even bad actors can see your approximate location and ISP from your IP alone.
The easiest way to hide your IP is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN replaces your real IP with one of the VPN provider’s servers, making you anonymous online.
Frequently Asked Questions About 5.5.5.5
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Last updated: March 28, 2026 • Data sourced from public WHOIS / ARIN / RIPE registries. Report an error