Overview
IP2Proxy detects whether an IP address is being used through a proxy, VPN, Tor exit node, or other anonymizer service. It helps developers flag suspicious traffic and enforce geo-restrictions more accurately. The service returns a simple JSON response indicating the proxy type and threat level.
Beginner Tip
Use the demo key to make a quick test call before purchasing credits. The free tier supports basic proxy detection; advanced threat classifications like residential proxies require a paid plan.
Available Data
The kind of data this API exposes, based on its documentation. We could not call the endpoint to confirm the exact field names.
Example Response
Illustrative shape only — we were not able to call this endpoint (it requires credentials or exposes no public sample URL), so the fields below show the kind of data this API returns rather than a recorded response.
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from IP2Proxy",
"description": "Detect proxy and VPN using IP address",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
isProxy Indicates if the IP is a proxy: YES, NO, or - (unknown). proxyType Type of proxy detected, such as VPN, TOR, DCH (data center), or - if none. countryCode Two-letter ISO country code of the IP address. isp Name of the Internet Service Provider associated with the IP. threat Threat level classification such as SPAM or - if no threat is detected. Implementation Example
Calls a real endpoint of this API. Replace any placeholder credentials with your own key.
const url = "https://api.ip2proxy.com/?key=YOUR_API_KEY&ip=8.8.8.8&package=PX1&format=json";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Metadata Score Breakdown
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Technical Specifications
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