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Overview

The IP to Geocode operation in the "geo" resource of this custom n8n node allows users to convert an IP address into geolocation data. This is useful for scenarios where you want to determine the approximate physical location (such as country, city, or coordinates) of a user or device based on their IP address. Common use cases include personalizing content by location, analyzing traffic sources, or enforcing regional restrictions.

Practical examples:

• Enriching customer records with geographic information for targeted marketing.
• Logging and visualizing the geographic distribution of website visitors.
• Detecting potentially suspicious logins from unexpected locations.

Properties

Output

The output will be a JSON object containing the geolocation information corresponding to the provided IP address. While the exact structure depends on the API response, typical fields may include:

{
  "ip": "8.8.8.8",
  "country": "United States",
  "region": "California",
  "city": "Mountain View",
  "latitude": 37.386,
  "longitude": -122.0838,
  ...
}

• If the API returns an error or cannot process the IP, the output will contain an error field with details about the issue.

Dependencies

• External Service: Requires access to the 1001fx API.
• API Key: You must configure the 1001fxApi credential in n8n for authentication.
• n8n Configuration: No additional configuration required beyond setting up the credential.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Invalid or missing IP: If the IP property is empty or incorrectly formatted, the API may return an error.
• Authentication errors: If the 1001fxApi credential is not set up correctly, requests will fail.
• API limits or downtime: Excessive requests or service outages may result in failed executions.

Error Messages:

• {"error": "Invalid IP address"} – Ensure the IP is valid and properly formatted.
• {"error": "Authentication failed"} – Check your API credentials.
• {"error": "Service unavailable"} – Wait and retry; check the status of the 1001fx API.

Links and References

• 1001fx API Documentation
• n8n Documentation: Custom Nodes