IPv4 Address Regex

Validate four-octet IPv4 addresses with accurate octet range enforcement (0 to 255 per segment).

//g
Valid: 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, 255.255.255.0 Invalid: 256.0.0.1, 192.168.1, 1.2.3.4.5

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Common Use Cases for IPv4 Address Regex

Firewall & Network Security

Validate IP address whitelist entries and server firewall configuration rules.

Server Log Analysis

Extract visitor IP addresses from NGINX or Apache access logs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this regex block numbers above 255?

Yes! It specifically validates numbers from 0 to 255 (25[0-5]|2[0-4]\d|[01]?\d\d?).