172.71.169.98
172.71.169.98 is an IPv4 address operated by CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc., US (AS13335), with approximate network location Dallas, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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IP 172.71.169.98/32 was assigned to Cloudflare, Inc. (ASN13335) within the CLOUDFLARENET network block (172.64.0.0/13). Routing data indicates the address is operated by Cloudflare in the United States and functions as a CDN with a service purpose classified as firewalled or containing no services. No TLS endpoints were observed, and the address is not identified as bogon, mobile, residential, or part of a VPN or Tor network.
DNS hygiene checks for SPF, DMARC, CAA, DNSSEC, and FCR-DNS were not performed, resulting in an assessed score of zero; this lack of data does not confirm poor hygiene. Geolocation and ownership observations are consistent, identifying the infrastructure as United States-based CDN resources. Due to the absence of active TLS probes and limited DNS assessment, further monitoring or corroboration is recommended to fully characterize traffic patterns associated with this host.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | AS13335 |
| Network Name | CLOUDFLARENET |
| CIDR Block | 172.64.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc., US |
| 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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS13335 |
| Network Prefix | 172.71.169.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 13% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-10-01 09:57:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-15 03:38:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 06:26:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.71.169.98
Who owns the IP address 172.71.169.98?
172.71.169.98 is registered to Cloudflare, Inc.. The address falls within the 172.64.0.0/13 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.71.169.98 located?
Geolocation data places 172.71.169.98 in Dallas, Texas, United States. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 172.71.169.98 malicious or safe?
172.71.169.98 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.
Is 172.71.169.98 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
172.71.169.98 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.