How to Get Geolocation Data Using IP Geolocation API in Node.js

Import Required Packages

• Ensure you have Node.js installed. You'll also need the `axios` package to make HTTP requests. You can install it using npm:

npm install axios

Using a Geolocation API

• Choose a reliable IP Geolocation API service provider and obtain your API key.

 

• The API endpoint and instructions will differ depending on the provider. We will use a generic example below, which you should adjust to match your specific API service.

Set Up the Node.js Script

• Create a new JavaScript file in your project, for example, `geolocation.js`, and open it in your code editor.

const axios = require('axios');

// Replace with your actual geolocation API endpoint and API key
const API_ENDPOINT = 'https://api.ipgeolocation.io/ipgeo';
const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY';

// Function to fetch geolocation data based on IP
async function getGeolocationData(ip) {
  try {
    const response = await axios.get(API_ENDPOINT, {
      params: { apiKey: API_KEY, ip: ip }
    });
    return response.data;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Error fetching geolocation data:", error);
    return null;
  }
}

// Example: Fetch and print geolocation data for an IP address
const ip = '8.8.8.8'; // Example IP address
getGeolocationData(ip).then(data => {
  if (data) {
    console.log("Geolocation Data:", data);
  }
});

Explanation of the Code

• The axios library is used to make HTTP requests to the API endpoint.

 

• Replace API_ENDPOINT and API_KEY with the details provided by your chosen geolocation API provider.

 

• The getGeolocationData function takes an IP address as a parameter and returns geolocation data by sending a GET request to the API.

 

• In case of errors like network issues or wrong API keys, the error is logged to the console.

Running the Script

• Ensure your terminal is located in the same directory as your geolocation.js file.

node geolocation.js

• Upon successful execution, the geolocation information corresponding to the specified IP address is logged to the console.

Troubleshooting and Tips

• Ensure your internet connection is active. A failed API request could result from connectivity issues.

 

• Double-check your API endpoint and key. Providers often have test or live endpoints, and your key must correspond to the correct environment.

 

• API responses may vary in structure. Conditional checks in your code might be required to handle diverse outputs.