34.178.255.253
34.178.255.253 is an IPv4 address operated by Google Cloud (AS396982), with approximate network location Eemshaven, Netherlands. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 253.255.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 34.128.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 253.255.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 253.255.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
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 | None |
| Valid From | 2017-10-11T06:34:20+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-10-09T06:34:20+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 3650 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Prefix | 34.178.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mixed Signals (68%) — 2 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
⚠ TLS certificate claims US but primary geo says NL
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 10:20:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 11:17:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 02:56:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 34.178.255.253
Who owns the IP address 34.178.255.253?
34.178.255.253 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 34.128.0.0/10 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 34.178.255.253 located?
Geolocation data places 34.178.255.253 in Eemshaven, GR, Netherlands. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 34.178.255.253 malicious or safe?
34.178.255.253 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 34.178.255.253?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 34.178.255.253 is 253.255.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 34.178.255.253?
Responsive ports observed on 34.178.255.253 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 34.178.255.253 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
34.178.255.253 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.