All-in-one IPv4 / IPv6 Address Lookup

AS63949（Akamai Connected Cloud） (Linode) manages the 172.235.192.0/20 prefix block (approximately 4096 addresses) in the Datacenter / Cloud category. Linode (now part of Akamai), a developer-focused cloud server platform. The IP 172.235.203.233 resides in Japan Osaka (timezone Asia/Tokyo); its position within this block determines routing behavior and connectivity characteristics.

The reverse DNS record resolves to 172-235-203-233.ip.linodeusercontent.com, which is consistent with the registered provider. This alignment with the registered provider is favorable for email deliverability and system trust scores.

Identified as a VPN / proxy exit, this IP is commonly used for masking the origin of traffic. Content delivery and geo-restriction systems frequently treat such addresses with elevated scrutiny. Traffic from VPN/proxy exits requires heightened scrutiny; consider CAPTCHA or secondary verification for sensitive operations.

Recommendation: apply conditional access for 172.235.203.233. VPN/proxy traffic is not inherently malicious — many legitimate users rely on VPNs for privacy — but for geo-restricted content or fraud-sensitive flows, require additional verification before granting access.

This IP is classified as a proxy/VPN exit — assume that any request from it originates from an unknown real location. For fraud-sensitive workflows (payments, account creation), request secondary verification. For non-sensitive browsing, consider allowing access but logging the IP for audit.