Random IP Address Generator

Generate random valid IP addresses — choose between IPv4 and IPv6 formats for testing and development.

Generated IPv4 Addresses

Click "Generate" to create random IP addresses

How to Use the Random IP Generator

Generate valid random IP addresses instantly for testing, development, or network configuration.

  1. Choose IP type — Select IPv4 (e.g., 192.168.1.1) or IPv6 (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334).
  2. Set quantity — Enter how many IP addresses you want to generate (1-50).
  3. Click "Generate" — Instantly receive valid random IP addresses.
  4. Copy addresses — Click individual IPs to copy, or use "Copy All" for the entire list.

IPv4 vs IPv6

IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) uses 32-bit addresses written as four decimal numbers separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.0.1). Each number ranges from 0 to 255. IPv4 provides approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses, which is insufficient for modern internet demands.

IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) uses 128-bit addresses written in hexadecimal notation separated by colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). IPv6 provides virtually unlimited addresses (340 undecillion) to support the growing number of internet-connected devices.

IP Address Classes (IPv4)

  • Class A: 1.0.0.0 to 126.255.255.255 — Large networks (16.7 million hosts per network)
  • Class B: 128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255 — Medium networks (65,534 hosts per network)
  • Class C: 192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255 — Small networks (254 hosts per network)
  • Class D: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 — Multicast addresses
  • Class E: 240.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 — Reserved for future use

Note: This generator excludes reserved ranges like 0.x.x.x, 127.x.x.x (loopback), and 224-255.x.x.x (multicast/reserved).

Use Cases for Random IP Addresses

  • Software testing — Test IP validation, geolocation features, or network applications.
  • Database seeding — Populate test databases with realistic IP address data.
  • Network simulation — Create mock network configurations for training or demonstrations.
  • Security testing — Generate IP addresses for penetration testing or vulnerability assessments.
  • Development — Test API endpoints, logging systems, or access control lists.
  • Education — Learn about IP addressing, subnetting, and network protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are randomly generated IP addresses that follow valid formatting rules. However, they are not guaranteed to correspond to actual devices on the internet. Some may be assigned, while others may be unassigned or in reserved ranges.
Yes, for IPv4, the generator excludes 0.x.x.x, 127.x.x.x (loopback), and 224-255.x.x.x (multicast and reserved) ranges to generate more realistic public IP addresses suitable for testing.
IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses (4 decimal numbers, e.g., 192.168.1.1) providing ~4.3 billion addresses. IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses (hexadecimal with colons, e.g., 2001:db8::1) providing 340 undecillion addresses to support future internet growth.
These IPs are for testing and development only. Do not use randomly generated IP addresses in production without verification, as they may belong to real systems or be in restricted ranges.
IPv4 addresses are generated by randomly selecting values for each octet (0-255) while excluding reserved ranges. IPv6 addresses are generated by creating random hexadecimal values for each 16-bit segment.
Private IPs (10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12, 192.168.0.0/16) are used within local networks and not routable on the internet. Public IPs are globally unique and routable on the internet. This generator creates public-style IPs.
No, IPv6 addresses are not case-sensitive. Both uppercase and lowercase hexadecimal letters (A-F) are valid and equivalent. This generator uses lowercase for consistency.
No. All IP generation happens in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to servers or stored anywhere except your browser's memory during the session.

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