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alanveron
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check others IP??
how to check others' IP add?
how to check others' IP add?
How to Check Others' IP Address: A Comprehensive Guide
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the methods and possibilities of checking the IP addresses of other users in online forums. Participants explore the technical aspects of IP address retrieval, particularly in the context of forum software limitations and user privacy concerns.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- Some participants inquire about how to check others' IP addresses, specifically in the context of forums.
- One participant suggests using PHP to retrieve the IP address of a user on a webpage.
- Another participant states that checking IP addresses in a forum is not possible unless the forum software displays it.
- There is mention of using HTML code to display IP addresses, but it is noted that the forum does not support HTML embedding.
- A participant expresses a desire to check the IP addresses of two users suspected of using multiple accounts, questioning the feasibility of this action.
- Concerns are raised about dynamic IP addresses, which could complicate the identification of users.
- Some participants suggest contacting forum administrators for assistance in identifying potential duplicate accounts.
- One participant expresses frustration over being targeted by users with multiple accounts and seeks help in addressing the situation.
- A later reply emphasizes the need for evidence when contacting administrators about suspected multiple accounts.
- Another participant suggests forwarding evidence of harassment to the admin for further investigation.
- A moderator indicates that the discussion may not be relevant to the forum's focus and locks the thread.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that checking IP addresses in the discussed forum is not feasible, but there are differing opinions on the methods available in other forums and the implications of user privacy. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to handle suspected multiple accounts.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the forum's software restrictions on displaying IP addresses, the variability of users' dynamic IPs, and the need for evidence when reporting suspected misuse to administrators.
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On a webpage? If your using php you can use the following:
echo $_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];
echo $_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"];
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alanveron
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errr...in a forum...so how to check others IP?
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russ_watters
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You can't unless the forum software posts it.alanveron said:
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O, are you talking about those creatures with signs that show the user's ip. In order to do that the forum has to support html code. This forum does not allow html to be embedded in your message or signature. If you do post to a forum that does allow this, you need to do this:
http://javascript.internet.com/user-details/ip-address.html
http://javascript.internet.com/user-details/ip-address.html
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alanveron
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i want to check 2 users which i believe is a multiple nicks user...so is it possible for me check out?
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chroot
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alanveron:
Not on this forum, no.
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Not on this forum, no.
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Goalie_Ca
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Well, it would be possible to put an image linked to a remote server (which serves a php scriptes image) and get everyone's IP. you wouldn't be able to tell who's was who's without more hacking though.
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Moe
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I would also like to point out that a lot of users have dynamic IPs.
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alanveron
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i am not going to use it in this forum...but in other forum coz i suspect someone use multiple nick and come to flame me...somemore send me coffins,ask me it's time for me to sleep...nuisance people a lot there...so can anyone help me please... 
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russ_watters
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Contact the administrators of that forum.alanveron said:i am not going to use it in this forum...but in other forum coz i suspect someone use multiple nick and come to flame me...somemore send me coffins,ask me it's time for me to sleep...nuisance people a lot there...so can anyone help me please...
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alanveron
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but now the problem is that the administrator ask me to give them the evidence...
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enigma
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So?
What's the problem?
What's the problem?
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Moe
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Forward the "coffins" to the admin, and ask him to check for duplicate IPs.
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chroot
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I definitely don't see how this thread has anything to do with PF. Locked.
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