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Can I access a website using IP address?


Is it possible to access any website by its IP address? Yes, you can, with the help of IIS (Internet Information Services). However, before doing it, you need to bind your website to a non-standard port along with public IP address of your VPS.

Can an IP address be used to access a website?

According with the HTTP/1.1 standard, the shared IP hosted site can be accessed by a GET request with the IP as URL and a header of the host.

What are the main problem with only using an IP address to access a website?

Shared Servers– The most common reason that websites cannot be addressed through an IP address is because they are websites served from a shared server account where the domain is one of many under a single IP address.

What can a website do with an IP address?

However, websites can’t trace that unique IP address to your physical home or business address. Instead, websites can tie your IP address to your internet service provider, city, region, and even possibly your ZIP code. This is why you see ads for local businesses in your area online, for example.

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