188.40.16.146
188.40.16.146 is an IPv4 address operated by Hetzner (AS24940), with approximate network location Falkenstein, Germany. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name static.146.16.40.188.clients.your-server.de. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role |
| ASN | AS24940 |
| Network Name | HOS-156283 |
| CIDR Block | 188.40.16.146/32 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | static.146.16.40.188.clients.your-server.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | static.146.16.40.188.clients.your-server.de |
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 | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | *.recombee.comrecombee.com |
| Valid From | 2025-12-31T11:05:23+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-02-01T11:05:23+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 397 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS24940 |
| Network Prefix | 188.40.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-20 21:23:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-11 23:07:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 23:11:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 188.40.16.146
Who owns the IP address 188.40.16.146?
188.40.16.146 is registered to Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role. The address falls within the 188.40.16.146/32 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 188.40.16.146 located?
Geolocation data places 188.40.16.146 in Falkenstein, Saxony, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 188.40.16.146 malicious or safe?
188.40.16.146 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 is the hostname for 188.40.16.146?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 188.40.16.146 is static.146.16.40.188.clients.your-server.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 188.40.16.146?
Responsive ports observed on 188.40.16.146 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 188.40.16.146 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
188.40.16.146 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.