API features

IPv4 and IPv6 geolocation

Look up approximate country, region, city, latitude, and longitude for a public IPv4 or IPv6 address.

Application log enrichment

Add consistent location fields to access, authentication, support, and operational logs when coverage is available.

Traffic review context

Add approximate geographic context to traffic review and anomaly triage without treating it as precise device location.

Analytics segmentation

Group public network traffic by available country, region, or city fields for reporting and product analytics.

Dashboard-ready coordinates

Use nullable latitude and longitude fields in maps, dashboards, and location-aware operational views.

Predictable JSON integration

Integrate one stable response shape while handling valid public addresses that have no current location coverage.

API Document

HTTP Protocol:HTTPS

HTTP Method:GET

HTTP Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/location/ip

Response Type:application/json; charset=utf-8

DEMO Endpoint:https://api.gugudata.io/v1/location/ip/demo

Live Demo:Try Interactive Demo

Postman Collection:Run in Postman

API Request Parameters

Name	Type	Is Required	Default Value	Remark
appkey	string	true	YOUR_APPKEY	API key used to authenticate the request.
ip	string	true	8.8.8.8	Public IPv4 or IPv6 address to look up. Private, reserved, loopback, multicast, and malformed addresses are rejected.

API Response Parameters

Name	Type	Remark
dataStatus.requestParameter	string	Privacy-safe summary of the normalized request.
dataStatus.statusCode	integer	Application-level status code.
dataStatus.status	string	Application-level result status.
dataStatus.statusDescription	string	Human-readable application status message.
dataStatus.responseDateTime	string	Time at which the response was generated.
dataStatus.dataTotalCount	integer	Number of matching or returned records for this request.
data.countryCode	string	Nullable ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code.
data.state	string	Nullable region, state, or province name.
data.city	string	Nullable city name.
data.latitude	number	Nullable approximate latitude coordinate.
data.longitude	number	Nullable approximate longitude coordinate.

API Response Status Codes

Status Code	Explanation of Status Code	Remarks
200	Request processed successfully.	Some endpoints expose a separate application-level status field in the response body, such as `dataStatus.statusCode`.
400	Invalid request parameters or request format.	Check required fields, data types, and request body format.
401	Missing or unknown application key.	Provide a valid `appkey` with the request.
403	The application key is recognized but access is not allowed.	The key may be expired, inactive, or not permitted for the requested API.
429	Request rate or trial usage limit exceeded.	Reduce request frequency and retry with backoff. If a trial allowance is exhausted, check Trial Keys for remaining requests and subscribe to continue.
500	Internal service error.	Retry later or contact support if the error persists.
503	Upstream service unavailable.	Retry later; the requested upstream dependency is temporarily unavailable.

Remote MCP

AI client access

Use this API through GuGuData Remote MCP

Connect your AI client once, authorize in the browser, and the client can use the GuGuData API tools available to your account. You do not need to paste an appkey into the MCP client.

Endpoint https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp

Open MCP Guide

Generic MCP configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gugudata": {
      "url": "https://mcp.gugudata.io/mcp",
      "transportType": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Code Snippets

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Frequently asked questions

Can I look up both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses?

Yes. The input accepts public IPv4 or IPv6 addresses. Private, reserved, loopback, multicast, and malformed addresses are rejected.

Which location fields are included?

Available values include countryCode, state, city, latitude, and longitude. These fields are nullable, so preserve missing values in your logs or user interface.

Does IP geolocation identify an exact street address?

No. The product provides approximate IP-based location data. It should not be treated as a precise device position or proof that a person is physically at the returned coordinates.

Can this endpoint tell me whether an IP uses a VPN or proxy?

The documented response contains location fields. It does not expose a VPN, proxy, ISP, or ASN classification, so do not infer those attributes from the location result alone.

How can I use the output for log enrichment?

Store the original public IP with the available location fields, and keep null values distinct from valid coordinates. Use the data for aggregate analysis or regional context rather than identifying an individual user.

What does the 5 requests per second limit mean?

It is a request-rate limit, not a concurrency allowance. Keep your request rate at or below 5 per second. If the service returns a rate-limit response, reduce the frequency and retry with backoff.

Is total paid usage limited?

There is no total request cap during an active paid subscription and no usage-based overage charge.

How does the free trial work?

Each account can receive a limited trial key. Requests are shared across APIs in the same category. Check Trial Keys for the exact allowance and remaining requests.

How do renewal and cancellation work?

The plan renews annually until canceled. Manage or cancel the renewal from Dashboard → Orders & Billing. Access continues through the paid period after cancellation. See the Terms of Service for the current refund policy. If the billing portal is unavailable, contact support.

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