172.238.101.105
172.238.101.105 is an IPv4 address operated by AKAMAI-LINODE-AP - Akamai Connected Cloud, SG (AS63949), with approximate network location London, Germany. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 172.232.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | AKAMAI-LINODE-AP - Akamai Connected Cloud, SG |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8443 | https-alt | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | CN=prmetheus-nginx-proxy Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | prmetheus-nginx-proxy |
| Valid From | 2022-06-03T06:43:47+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2296-03-17T06:43:47+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 99999 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 172.238.96.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 20% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 08:51:12 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-08 16:17:50 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 11:44:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.238.101.105
Who owns the IP address 172.238.101.105?
172.238.101.105 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 172.232.0.0/13 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.238.101.105 located?
Geolocation data places 172.238.101.105 in London, Hesse, Germany. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 172.238.101.105 malicious or safe?
172.238.101.105 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What ports are open on 172.238.101.105?
Responsive ports observed on 172.238.101.105 include 8443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 172.238.101.105 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
172.238.101.105 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.