IP로 실제 위치 추적이 가능할까?

The main reason why you can't find a real address through an IP address is because IP addresses are assigned to devices, not physical locations. An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

 

While IP addresses can provide general information about the geographical region or Internet Service Provider (ISP) associated with an IP address, they do not directly map to specific physical addresses. The IP address might only offer a rough estimate of the location based on databases that correlate IP addresses with approximate geographic areas.

 

It's important to note that IP addresses can be dynamic, meaning they can change over time or be shared among multiple devices. Additionally, there are techniques such as using virtual private networks (VPNs) or proxy servers that can obfuscate the true IP address and make it appear as if the connection is coming from a different location.

 

If you need to identify the physical location associated with an IP address, you would generally require the cooperation of the ISP that owns the IP address and has access to their customer records. Law enforcement agencies and certain authorized entities may have the ability to trace IP addresses to specific individuals or physical addresses, but this process involves legal procedures and is not accessible to the general public.

 

Therefore, for privacy and security reasons, it is generally not possible to find the real address of an individual solely based on their IP address without proper legal authority and cooperation from relevant parties.