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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 162 (from laksa184)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa162.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://protonvpn.com/what-is-my-ip-address\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://protonvpn.com/what-is-my-ip-address\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/what-is-my-ip-address","crawl_time":1776187826,"first_indexed_time":1744812485,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,protonvpn!\/what-is-my-ip-address s443","src_root_hash":"12885006805053501762","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What is my IP address? Free secure IP scanner | Proton VPN","meta_descriptions":["Find your public IP address using our safe, free IP scanner and see how you can stay protected with Proton VPN."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Find your IP address and check that your VPN is working.\nMy IP address:\n202.8.41.49\nMy IP address location:\nUnited States, Ashburn\nInternet Service Provider:\nAhrefs Pte Ltd\nYour IP address is visible to the websites you visit\nWhat is an IP address?\nAn IP address is like a car's license plate on the internet. It doesn't reveal who you are directly, but it shows where you're going (the websites you visit), how often, and even patterns in your browsing activity.\nWhat your IP address reveals about you\nEvery website you visit can see your IP address — along with advertisers, governments, Big Tech companies, hackers, and your ISP. They can use this data to track your behavior and location, build profiles for targeted ads, launch\ncyberattacks\n, and make you more vulnerable to surveillance.\nWhy you should hide your IP address\nLeaving your IP address exposed puts your privacy at risk. A VPN helps protect your identity by hiding your IP and encrypting your internet traffic, ensuring that no one can track your online activity.\nHow you can use your IP address\nCheck if your VPN is working\nVerifying your public IP address is the easiest way to confirm that\nyour VPN is working correctly\nand that your real IP is hidden. 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It doesn't reveal who you are directly, but it shows where you're going (the websites you visit), how often, and even patterns in your browsing activity.\n\n![](https:\/\/vpncdn.protonweb.com\/image-transformation\/?s=s&image=what_is_an_ip_address_8702927f48.png&width=1449&height=797)\n\n## What your IP address reveals about you\nEvery website you visit can see your IP address — along with advertisers, governments, Big Tech companies, hackers, and your ISP. They can use this data to track your behavior and location, build profiles for targeted ads, launch [cyberattacks](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/blog\/types-of-cyberattacks), and make you more vulnerable to surveillance.\n\n![](https:\/\/vpncdn.protonweb.com\/image-transformation\/?s=s&image=what_your_ip_address_reveals_about_you_d7f3531f7e.png&width=1450&height=798)\n\n## Why you should hide your IP address\nLeaving your IP address exposed puts your privacy at risk. A VPN helps protect your identity by hiding your IP and encrypting your internet traffic, ensuring that no one can track your online activity.\n\n![](https:\/\/vpncdn.protonweb.com\/image-transformation\/?s=s&image=why_you_should_hide_your_ip_address_mob_d6d4fd044b.png&width=776&height=428)\n\n[Hide my IP address](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/free-vpn)\n\n## How you can use your IP address\n## Check if your VPN is working\nVerifying your public IP address is the easiest way to confirm that [your VPN is working correctly](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/blog\/blog-how-to-check-if-vpn-working) and that your real IP is hidden. Here’s what you should do:\n\n1. Make sure you’re disconnected from the VPN.\n2. Visit this page to view your IP — this is the real one assigned by your ISP.\n3. Connect to a VPN server.\n4. Relaunch your browser and return to this page — your IP should now be different, which means your VPN is working and your real IP is hidden.\n\n![](https:\/\/vpncdn.protonweb.com\/image-transformation\/?s=s&image=check_if_your_vpn_is_working_mob_c9dec3e4c8.png&width=776&height=428)\n\n### Remotely connect to your home network\nPerhaps you want to host a game server or access your home security camera while you’re away by setting up [port forwarding](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/blog\/port-forwarding). In this case, you will need your public IP to establish a direct connection.\n\n### Stay secure at work\nMany businesses enforce [IP whitelisting](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/blog\/ip-whitelisting), meaning access to internal tools and systems is restricted to specific, approved IP addresses. If your company requires this, you may need to provide your IP address to gain access when working remotely or traveling.\n\n## Hide your IP address with Proton VPN\n- Your data stays private and secure\n- Block ads, trackers, and malware\n- No leaks, so your identity is always hidden\n- Protect up to 10 devices\n\n[Get Proton VPN](https:\/\/protonvpn.com\/free-vpn)\n\n![](https:\/\/vpncdn.protonweb.com\/image-transformation\/?s=s&image=hide_your_ip_address_with_proton_vpn_601131484f.png&width=1480&height=1079)\n## Frequently asked questions\nCan an IP address be traced?\n\nView details\n\nAn IP address can be traced to reveal your approximate location and ISP. It doesn't provide exact personal details, but websites, advertisers, and malicious actors can use it to track your online activity, such as the websites you visit, the time you spend online, and your browsing habits across different platforms.\n\nCan an IP address be changed?\n\nView details\n\nYou can change your IP address in several ways, but the safest is by using a VPN. It conceals your IP, replaces it with one from a secure server, and encrypts your internet traffic. Even if someone intercepts your connection, they wouldn't be able to decrypt the data.\n\nWhat is an IP scanner and how does it work?\n\nView details\n\nAn IP scanner is a tool that identifies devices on a network. It sends network requests across a range of IP addresses, identifies which IPs respond, and reveals active devices and their open ports. 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Find your IP address and check that your VPN is working. ### My IP address: 202\.8.41.49 ### My IP address location: United States, Ashburn ### Internet Service Provider: Ahrefs Pte Ltd Your IP address is visible to the websites you visit [Hide my IP address](https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn) ## What is an IP address? An IP address is like a car's license plate on the internet. It doesn't reveal who you are directly, but it shows where you're going (the websites you visit), how often, and even patterns in your browsing activity. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=what_is_an_ip_address_8702927f48.png&width=1449&height=797) ## What your IP address reveals about you Every website you visit can see your IP address — along with advertisers, governments, Big Tech companies, hackers, and your ISP. They can use this data to track your behavior and location, build profiles for targeted ads, launch [cyberattacks](https://protonvpn.com/blog/types-of-cyberattacks), and make you more vulnerable to surveillance. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=what_your_ip_address_reveals_about_you_d7f3531f7e.png&width=1450&height=798) ## Why you should hide your IP address Leaving your IP address exposed puts your privacy at risk. A VPN helps protect your identity by hiding your IP and encrypting your internet traffic, ensuring that no one can track your online activity. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=why_you_should_hide_your_ip_address_mob_d6d4fd044b.png&width=776&height=428) [Hide my IP address](https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn) ## How you can use your IP address ## Check if your VPN is working Verifying your public IP address is the easiest way to confirm that [your VPN is working correctly](https://protonvpn.com/blog/blog-how-to-check-if-vpn-working) and that your real IP is hidden. Here’s what you should do: 1. Make sure you’re disconnected from the VPN. 2. Visit this page to view your IP — this is the real one assigned by your ISP. 3. Connect to a VPN server. 4. Relaunch your browser and return to this page — your IP should now be different, which means your VPN is working and your real IP is hidden. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=check_if_your_vpn_is_working_mob_c9dec3e4c8.png&width=776&height=428) ### Remotely connect to your home network Perhaps you want to host a game server or access your home security camera while you’re away by setting up [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/blog/port-forwarding). In this case, you will need your public IP to establish a direct connection. ### Stay secure at work Many businesses enforce [IP whitelisting](https://protonvpn.com/blog/ip-whitelisting), meaning access to internal tools and systems is restricted to specific, approved IP addresses. If your company requires this, you may need to provide your IP address to gain access when working remotely or traveling. ## Hide your IP address with Proton VPN - Your data stays private and secure - Block ads, trackers, and malware - No leaks, so your identity is always hidden - Protect up to 10 devices [Get Proton VPN](https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn) ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=hide_your_ip_address_with_proton_vpn_601131484f.png&width=1480&height=1079) ## Frequently asked questions Can an IP address be traced? View details An IP address can be traced to reveal your approximate location and ISP. It doesn't provide exact personal details, but websites, advertisers, and malicious actors can use it to track your online activity, such as the websites you visit, the time you spend online, and your browsing habits across different platforms. Can an IP address be changed? 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Readable Markdown	Find your IP address and check that your VPN is working. ### My IP address: 202\.8.41.49 ### My IP address location: United States, Ashburn ### Internet Service Provider: Ahrefs Pte Ltd Your IP address is visible to the websites you visit What is an IP address? An IP address is like a car's license plate on the internet. It doesn't reveal who you are directly, but it shows where you're going (the websites you visit), how often, and even patterns in your browsing activity. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=what_is_an_ip_address_8702927f48.png&width=1449&height=797) What your IP address reveals about you Every website you visit can see your IP address — along with advertisers, governments, Big Tech companies, hackers, and your ISP. They can use this data to track your behavior and location, build profiles for targeted ads, launch [cyberattacks](https://protonvpn.com/blog/types-of-cyberattacks), and make you more vulnerable to surveillance. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=what_your_ip_address_reveals_about_you_d7f3531f7e.png&width=1450&height=798) Why you should hide your IP address Leaving your IP address exposed puts your privacy at risk. A VPN helps protect your identity by hiding your IP and encrypting your internet traffic, ensuring that no one can track your online activity. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=why_you_should_hide_your_ip_address_mob_d6d4fd044b.png&width=776&height=428) How you can use your IP address Check if your VPN is working Verifying your public IP address is the easiest way to confirm that [your VPN is working correctly](https://protonvpn.com/blog/blog-how-to-check-if-vpn-working) and that your real IP is hidden. Here’s what you should do: 1. Make sure you’re disconnected from the VPN. 2. Visit this page to view your IP — this is the real one assigned by your ISP. 3. Connect to a VPN server. 4. Relaunch your browser and return to this page — your IP should now be different, which means your VPN is working and your real IP is hidden. ![](https://vpncdn.protonweb.com/image-transformation/?s=s&image=check_if_your_vpn_is_working_mob_c9dec3e4c8.png&width=776&height=428) Frequently asked questions
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