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Get Users IP Address

Accounts for proxies:

if (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'])) {
     $ip=$_SERVER['HTTP_CLIENT_IP'];
} elseif (!empty($_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'])) {
     $ip=$_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'];
} else {
     $ip=$_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];
}

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  1. Swastik Solutions

    Much helpful in my next online directory project.
    Thanks.

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  2. CV

    very funky

    Reply ↓
  3. sabithnarayanan

    Much helpful in my next online directory project.
    Thanks.

    Reply ↓
  4. Karan

    Thanks! I’ve been looking for a PHP IP code for ages!

    Reply ↓
  5. cnwtx

    Here’s an easier way:

    echo getenv('REMOTE_ADDR');
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    • Avinash

      Its easier but it will not give proper IP address when your user is behind proxy…

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