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Difference between REMOTE_HOST and REMOTE_ADDR

What is the difference between these two variables?

REMOTE_HOST and REMOTE_ADDR.

Solution

  • REMOTE_HOST pertains to the hostname of the client (i.e. the computer making the request). REMOTE_ADDR refers to the IP address of the client.

    There would be times when the hostname is unresolvable so the REMOTE_HOST will return the REMOTE_ADDR or the IP address instead.