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8.8.8.8

Google Public DNS primary resolver • Managed by Google LLC

Profile updated: November 2026•Verified against IANA & RIR database allocations

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Overview of 8.8.8.8

8.8.8.8 is the primary Anycast IPv4 address for Google Public DNS, launched in December 2009. It provides fast, secure recursive DNS resolution to hundreds of millions of internet clients worldwide.

Classification & Technical Details

  • Protocol Version: IPv4
  • Address Classification: PUBLIC (Globally Routable on BGP)
  • Managing Authority / Registry: Google LLC
  • Primary ASN: AS15169
  • Authoritative Reverse DNS (PTR): dns.google

Routing and Operational Purpose

The IP 8.8.8.8 is designated for Google Public DNS primary resolver. In modern networking, proper identification of such infrastructure nodes is essential for diagnosing traceroute latency, verifying forward-confirmed reverse DNS (FCrDNS), and establishing trustworthy security policies.