1. Introduction
Website ip.kodx.uk is an online service designed to quickly and conveniently determine the user's public IP address, as well as provide additional information about the network connection. The site is aimed at a wide range of users: from ordinary Internet users to IT and network security specialists. The main task is to provide the most concise and informative result without unnecessary distracting elements.
2. Goals and objectives of the project
The project is designed to solve the following key tasks:
- Quickly identify and display the visitor's public IP address.
- Providing technical information about the connection: IP type (IPv4/IPv6), information about the provider and location.
- Simplify the process of diagnosing network problems and checking proxy, VPN, and other anonymization settings.
- The service is available from any device without the need to install additional software.
3. Technical features
- Technologies used
- Programming language: PHP for server logic, HTTP request processing, and HTML page generation[3][5].
- Web server: Apache or Nginx to process incoming requests and quickly return static content.
- HTML and minimal use of CSS to create a simple and intuitive interface.
- Secure connection via HTTPS protocol to protect user data[1].
- Architectural solutions
- Lightweight architecture without the use of heavy frameworks, which ensures high download speeds.
- Minimizing third-party dependencies to increase reliability and reduce the risk of vulnerabilities.
- No storage of user data, which increases the level of privacy.
- Implementation features
- The user's IP address is determined on the server based on the HTTP request data and is automatically displayed on the main page.
- Integration with external APIs is possible to obtain geolocation and provider information by IP.
- The site works as a single-page application without transitions and complex navigation.
4. Functionality
- Main functions
- Automatic detection of the user's public IP address when accessing the website.
- IP type display (IPv4 or IPv6).
- Showing additional information: country, city (if possible), name of the Internet service provider.
- Additional features
- Checking for a proxy or VPN (indicating a hidden or changed IP).
- The ability to copy an IP address with one click.
- Minimal recommendations for troubleshooting network problems (for example, if a proxy or suspicious activity is detected).
- User interface
- The most concise and intuitive design: large font for the IP address, the absence of intrusive advertising and unnecessary elements.
- The main information is placed in the center of the page for better visibility.
- Adaptive layout for correct display on mobile devices and desktops.
- Using simple color schemes for easy perception of information.
5. Advantages and results
Project implementation ip.kodx.uk allowed us to create a reliable and fast tool for instantly obtaining information about a user's network connection. The main advantages of the solution include:
- High-speed operation and instant response due to the minimalistic architecture.
- Complete anonymity: no registration, storage or transfer of personal data.
- Available from any device and platform without additional settings.
- It is useful for a wide range of users: from ordinary users to IT specialists and network administrators.
- The security of use is due to HTTPS support and the absence of third-party scripts.
As a result, the site has become a popular tool for rapid IP address verification, as well as diagnostics and testing of network settings in various scenarios.