What is a "Clean" IP address?
A white or clear IP address is an IP address that has not been blocked or blacklisted. Whitelisted IP addresses are considered trusted and clean because they are not associated with the activities of spammers, hackers, or other malicious actors who may use IP addresses to launch attacks or send spam.
Whitelisted IP addresses can be used to send email, access websites, or other Internet services. They can also be used for hosting websites or applications that require a clean and reliable IP address to operate.
However, if your IP address is blacklisted, it may be blocked or rejected by some Internet services. Some blacklists contain IP addresses that have been flagged for sending spam, for copyright infringement, or for attempting to hack security systems.
When an IP address is blacklisted, it may be blocked by some Internet services, which may result in limited Internet access.
To avoid being blacklisted, users can monitor their online activity and avoid activities that may involve junk mail, spam, or other forms of abuse. There are also services that allow you to check whether your IP address is on a blacklist and provide a means to remove it from it.
In general, a white or clear IP address is considered reliable and safe for use on the Internet, but users must take precautions to avoid being blacklisted and restricted from accessing Internet services.
How to check your IP address can be found in these topics: