IP, Web and Email Addresses

Explore address examples and simple tools.

Tools

URL AnalyzerBreak a web address into easy-to-read parts.IP Address ValidatorCheck whether an IPv4 or IPv6 address is written correctly.IPv6 CompressorSwitch between full and shortened IPv6 addresses.

IP addresses

IPv4 Address ExamplesSee familiar IP addresses and how the four-number format works.IPv6 Address ExamplesCompare full and shortened IPv6 addresses.Public vs Private IPsUnderstand local network addresses and other IP types.Localhost ExplainedLearn what localhost, 127.0.0.1 and ::1 mean.What Is 0.0.0.0?Understand this address in server settings and routes.IP Addresses and PortsSee how an IP address and service port fit together.CIDR and Subnet ExamplesUnderstand the /24 or /32 after an IP address.Default GatewayFind out what your router’s gateway address does.

Website addresses

Website Address ExamplesSee simple web addresses and their main parts.Parts of a URLExplore a web address one part at a time.HTTP vs HTTPSUnderstand the difference between these website addresses.Domain, URL or IP?Learn how these three kinds of address differ.Full and Relative URLsSee how short links become complete web addresses.URL Query ParametersUnderstand the extra information after ? in a web address.The # Part of a URLLearn how a link can point to a section of a page.URL EncodingUnderstand spaces, plus signs and % codes in URLs.

Network and email

MAC Address ExamplesRecognize a device’s local network address format.DNS Server AddressesSee examples of the servers that look up website names.Email Address FormatExplore the name, @ sign and domain in an email address.Email Plus TagsSee how + tags can help organize email.