23.246.16.163
23.246.16.163 is an IPv4 address operated by Netflix Streaming Services Inc. (AS2906), geolocated to Boston, United States. Its reverse DNS name is ipv4-c200-bos001-ix.1.oca.nflxvideo.net. As of November 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (60/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence reports indicate IP 23.246.16.163 is owned by Netflix Streaming Services Inc. (ASN 2906) and belongs to the 23.246.0.0/18 network block. The address maintains a low risk reputation score of 30 with zero blacklist entries. Network services included HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and HTTPS-alt on ports 80, 443, 22, and 8443. DNS resolution confirmed the address as part of the nflxvideo.net domain. Geolocation data placed the endpoint in Boston, Massachusetts, although RTT physics measurements contradicted the claimed location distance. Neighborhood analysis classified the subnet as mostly clean with an abuse density of 0.1613. Despite the low risk score, operational recommendations advised rate-limiting traffic to this address due to a moderate risk classification.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Netflix Streaming Services Inc. |
| ASN | AS2906 |
| Network Name | NETFLIX-SS-3 |
| CIDR Block | 23.246.0.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ipv4-c200-bos001-ix.1.oca.nflxvideo.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipv4-c200-bos001-ix.1.oca.nflxvideo.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | — |
| 8443 | https-alt | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080 (4 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
CN=*.1.oca.nflxvideo.net, O=Netflix, L=Los Gatos, S=California, C=US was found on this IP. This may indicate a previously hosted website, a decommissioned service, or stale infrastructure.| SANs | *.1.oca.nflxvideo.net |
| Valid From | 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-21T05:36:22+00:00 (expired) |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha384ECDSA |
| Validity Period | 34 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS2906 |
| Network Prefix | 23.246.0.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| RPKI Status | Valid |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
| 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 | 28% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 27% | 3 | 4 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 6 |
| ownership | 22% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 5 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 5 |
| Overall | 27% | 13 | 29 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-30 10:27:22 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-01 22:11:27 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-01 22:21:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 32 |
| Total Observations | 51 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 23.246.16.163
Who owns the IP address 23.246.16.163?
23.246.16.163 is registered to Netflix Streaming Services Inc.. The address falls within the 23.246.0.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 23.246.16.163 located?
Geolocation data places 23.246.16.163 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 23.246.16.163 malicious or safe?
23.246.16.163 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 23.246.16.163?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 23.246.16.163 is ipv4-c200-bos001-ix.1.oca.nflxvideo.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 23.246.16.163?
Responsive ports observed on 23.246.16.163 include 80, 443, 22, 8443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.