What is the use of the 127 IP address?

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Mahesh B · Accepted Answer

The IP address starts with 127 (the loopback address) is used for self-testing, local application development, and troubleshooting network services on a device. It allows a device to communicate with itself, providing a way to verify that the networking stack is functioning correctly without relying on external network connections.

Dhananjeyan Gopal · Answer

127 IP address is used for loop backing i.e., for testing and troubleshooting networking issues.

What is the use of the 127 IP address?

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