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Free IP Address &
Domain Reputation Checker

Look up any IP address or domain name against VirusTotal's global threat intelligence database. See reputation, threat history, and geolocation — instantly.

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Supports IPv4 addresses and domain names

95+
Security vendors
IPv4
& domain support
Full
Threat history
10s
Average scan time
What you get

Complete IP & Domain Intelligence

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Reputation Lookup

Check whether an IP or domain has been flagged as malicious, suspicious, or clean by 95+ security vendors.

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Threat History

See the full threat history — when the IP or domain was first flagged, by which vendors, and what type of threat was detected.

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Geolocation

Find out what country and city an IP address is located in, along with the ISP and organization that owns it.

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ISP & Organization

Identify the internet service provider and organization behind an IP — useful for investigating suspicious server connections.

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Risk Score

A 0–100 risk score summarizes the overall threat level of the IP or domain, with a plain-English verdict.

Instant Results

Lookups complete in seconds — no waiting, no queues.

When to Check an IP or Domain

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Verify an email sender's IP

Check the originating IP of a suspicious email to see if it comes from a known spam or phishing network.

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Investigate firewall alerts

When your firewall or security tool flags an unknown IP, look it up to determine if it's a real threat or a false positive.

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Check a server before connecting

Before your app or service connects to an external IP or API endpoint, verify its reputation to avoid connecting to a malicious host.

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Investigate suspicious network traffic

Check IPs found in network logs, packet captures, or intrusion detection alerts to assess if traffic is malicious.

Check Any IP or Domain in 3 Steps

1

Enter the IP or Domain

Type or paste any IPv4 address (e.g. 1.2.3.4) or domain name (e.g. example.com) into the input field.

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Run the Lookup

ShieldScan queries VirusTotal's 95+ security vendor database and returns reputation, threat history, and geolocation.

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Read the Report

Get a risk score, vendor verdicts, threat categories, country, ISP, and a clear safe/malicious verdict.

FAQ

Common Questions

How do I check if an IP address is malicious?
Enter the IP address in ShieldScan's IP/Domain checker and click Scan. It queries VirusTotal's 95+ security vendor database and returns the IP's reputation, threat history, and geolocation in seconds.
Can I check a domain reputation?
Yes. The checker accepts both IPv4 addresses and domain names. Just enter the domain to see its full threat history and reputation across 95+ security vendors.
What data sources do you use?
ShieldScan uses VirusTotal's threat intelligence network, which aggregates reputation data from 95+ security companies including major antivirus vendors, threat intelligence firms, and security researchers.
Is the IP checker free?
Yes. ShieldScan's IP and domain reputation checker is completely free. Sign in with Google to start scanning.
Can I check IPv6 addresses?
Currently ShieldScan supports IPv4 addresses and domain names. IPv6 support is on the roadmap.

What is an IP Reputation Checker?

An IP reputation checker looks up an IP address or domain name against threat intelligence databases to determine whether it has been associated with malicious activity. ShieldScan queries VirusTotal's network of 95+ security vendors to return a comprehensive reputation report — including threat history, category, geolocation, and ISP — in seconds.

Why IP Reputation Matters

IP reputation is used by security teams to identify malicious servers, spam sources, botnet nodes, and phishing infrastructure. When an IP address appears in your firewall logs, email headers, or network traffic, checking its reputation can quickly determine whether the connection is a threat or legitimate — without deep packet inspection or manual investigation.

How to Check if a Domain is Blacklisted

Enter the domain name in ShieldScan's IP/Domain checker. ShieldScan queries it against VirusTotal's 95+ security vendor database, which includes multiple blacklists and threat intelligence feeds. If the domain is blacklisted by any vendors, you'll see exactly which ones flagged it and what category of threat (malware, phishing, spam, etc.) was detected.

Investigate Suspicious Email Senders

When you receive a suspicious email, check the originating IP address by looking at the email headers (usually found in the "View Raw" or "Show Original" option in your email client). Copy the sending server IP and paste it into ShieldScan's IP checker to see if it belongs to a known spam network, phishing operation, or malicious infrastructure.

For businesses

Document Your Security Posture — Download IP & Domain Reports

ShieldScan Pro lets you run IP and domain intelligence lookups and download a PDF report of the full results. Use it to document third-party server checks, verify partner domains, or build a security audit trail.

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Downloadable PDF Reports

Get a professional PDF with full IP reputation data, threat history, and geolocation — ready to share or file.

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Third-Party Vendor Checks

Verify the reputation of servers and domains used by vendors before integrating them into your infrastructure.

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Security Incident Documentation

During an incident, quickly look up suspicious IPs and download the report as evidence for your security team or insurers.

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Unlimited Scans & Reports

Pro users get unlimited IP/domain lookups and PDF downloads every month.

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