178.238.234.23
178.238.234.23 is an IPv4 address operated by Contabo (AS51167), with approximate network location Paris, France. 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 | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | CONTABO |
| CIDR Block | 178.238.234.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | DE |
| 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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Prefix | 178.238.234.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-12 23:55:22 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 23:55:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 00:04:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.238.234.23
Who owns the IP address 178.238.234.23?
178.238.234.23 is registered to Johannes Selg. The address falls within the 178.238.234.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.238.234.23 located?
Geolocation data places 178.238.234.23 in Paris, Grand Est, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 178.238.234.23 malicious or safe?
178.238.234.23 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 178.238.234.23?
Responsive ports observed on 178.238.234.23 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 178.238.234.23 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
178.238.234.23 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.