::Getting Your Targets IP Tutorial::
:        ::Author: Magic::         :
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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Questions

1. Why should I follow your tutorial?
2. Will I get in trouble?
3. What can I do with my victim's IP?

Chapter 2 - Methods

4. How to: Through an IM service
5. How to: By using a IP stealer application (MSN only)
6. How to: Through your own website
7. How to: By social engineering
8. How to: Through your own IP (don't get confused)
9. How to: By physical access
10.How to: Through Email

Chapter 3 - Disclaimer

Chapter 4 - Author's Last Words
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Introduction:

Well, if you're asking your self why I, magic, am writing this tutorial, well it's because of 2 reasons;

1 - Tgif's version sucked and its not useful at all

And

2 - I've been asked by many people, just wanted to share knowledge and save my self headaches.

In this tutorial, I will list 6 ways of getting your target's IP address. So you better thank me and give credit! Now, moving on.

Chapter 1 - Questions

1. Why should I follow your tutorial?

If you don't want to, then don't, but your missing out on some good info to be learned. If you really want to get someones IP, I am just basically showing you how to do it, and in a very fast manner and some what "leet", if that helps. Maybe you want to know how to do it? Maybe you were told to do it? Any reason works. Just read and think happy thoughts.

2. Will I get in trouble?

Yes & No. It isn't legal, but so what? Do it anyway! You will get in trouble if you tell them that you secretly, and with out permission got your victim's IP. But not too much trouble, unless they want to really be picky and call up the authorities. And ofcourse, the best way to not get into trouble, is keep it to your self, but I am sure most SKs will resist the urge and blur it out so they can feel "leet".

3. What can I do with my victim's IP?

Well, this is pretty stupid to ask, but I know some of you will. When you have your vic's IP and its alive and has open ports, we're talkin "if" here, you can try and successfully hack into their box or server, get some private info, take over some stuff, get access to emails if they have their info stored on their HDD, alot of things. But basically, hacking thier box, and then you might be able to get access to all kinds of goodies.

Chapter 2 - Methods


4. How to: Through an IM service.

Hmm, this is a very normal one. Alot of people use this method and it's quite popular.
I recommend it, on stupid people. Anyway, continuing with the guide. 
The steps below will show you what to do to obtain your target's IP address.

Step 1 - Log into your IM service (ex. MSN Messenger, ,AIM, Icq)
Step 2 - Locate your target, make sure they are online.
Step 3 - Talk to them for a bit. Make them feel comfortable.
Step 4 - Talk them into receiving a file from you (Tell them it's a game or somthin' they like)
Step 5 - While you're sending, open up your Command Prompt and type "netstat -n" (without the ")
Step 6 - Look at the list of IPs under the "Foreign Address" column.
Step 7 - Your target's IP will be the one that has the port of 6000 and above.
         After the IP there will be two dots like this : and then a number (ex. 122.22.1.2:8020)
         The number after the : is the port. So look for the port that is above 6000 and the IP           beside it will, be your target's.

And that's it, you're done with method 1. Enjoy.


5. How to: By using an IP stealer application (MSN only).

Unfortunately, this method only works for users with MSN Messenger. But you can still use this no matter what, as long as you and your target got MSN Messenger.
Below are the steps;

Step 1 - Download the MSN IP Stealer app or anything similar that works.
         Download link: www.library.2ya.com
Step 2 - Log into your messenger and locate your target, make sure they are online.
Step 3 - Talk to them, make them feel comfortable (again).
Step 4 - Talk them into receiving the file (make up somthin')
Step 5 - Important: Before sending, make sure you rename the file to somethin' else, so that it          matches what you told them it would be and that way they dont get suspicious.
Step 6 - Send them the file and just wait for them to receive and run the .exe.
Step 7 - Read the IP stealer's readme.txt and how to use the commands that are required.
Step 8 - When the target has ran the .exe type in the command that is required, some progs don't          require it.
Step 9 - Wait till the IP comes up and voala, you are done.

That is another method. Also, there is another application that does the same thing, but you dont send it or anything. You run it, sign in with your real/valid login in the app, then you select the target that you want (make sure they are online) and then just double click on their name, and you will receive their IP. Again, this only works for MSN Messenger only. The program is called MSN IP Get. You can get a copy of it at;
http://www.8th-wonder.net/


6. How to: Through your own website.

This is a good one and is very secret, the target won't even notice.
Below are the steps;

Step 1 - Create a website, doesn't have to be fancy.
Step 2 - Sign up for a web statistics provider (http://www.nedstatbasic.net/)
Step 3 - Set it up correctly, follow instructions on the website.
Step 4 - Promote the site, and make sure it's active.
Step 5 - Give your target the link and get them to go to it.
Step 6 - Check your statistics right away, and look at the last IP that has visited your website.
         That will most likely be it.

Simple as that. I recommend it, because it's not hard at all, doesn't take alot of effort, and no worries. It's 99% effective, unless your target is using a proxy or a router. But other than that, it's all good.


7. How to: By Social Engineering.

Now, this one may be a bit challenging. You must have good communication skills and be able to get people to trust you. The key to this method is trust. Communicate with your target for a bit and get them to TRUST you. Then, make up a good story (ex. Computer project, IP matching) and tell them to go to a website that gives them their IP address like www.whatismyip.com or somethin' similar. Make sure you are good at social engineering and don't make your self look like an idiot, it's not easy to do it, unless you got experience. I don't recommend it to everyone, especially newbs. 
This also is not 100% effective, because again, they may be using a proxy or a router. But it's a great method.


8. How to: Through your own IP.

This is another good method. The only thing is, make sure you're not messing with a hacker. What you do is, get your IP by going to www.whatismyip.com or in the Command Prompt window type "winipcfg" and you will get your IP. Now, tell your target to visit your IP, but make sure you add "http://" infront of your IP address, like this - http://127.0.0.1 . And when you do, tell them to visit it. But another thing, you must have a firewall turned on, and functioning properly. After you have everything workin' perfectly, got the firewall, tell your target your IP/link and wait for your firewall to detect the IP. Once it has, you will be notified and you can backtrace the IP or the firewall will automatically give you their IP. 

This may be confusing, but it if you think you'll like it, then go for it!


9. How to: By Physical Access.

Now, this may be obvious. Incase you have access to the computer that you want to get the IP address of, follow the steps below;

Step 1 - Go on the computer and make sure the net is workin' good.
Step 2 - Click Start> Run.
Step 3 - Type "command" (without the ").
Step 4 - The command screen should of came up, now type in "winipcfg" (without the ").
Step 5 - A new screen should of came up with the heading "IP Configuration".
Step 6 - Look beside "IP Address", and the number beside that, is it.

Now that's 1 way when you got physical access to the computer that you need the IP of.


10. How to: Through Email.

For this method, I will be using Hotmail email. To set up your email so that you can see the IP of the sender - your target, do the following.

*To configure for IP heading view*

Step 1 - Log into your email, and go to inbox.
Step 2 - Go to Options.
Step 3 - Click on Mail Display Settings.
Step 4 - Locate where it says Message Headers.
Step 5 - Click on the option "Full"
Step 6 - Click the button OK on the right hand bottom corner, and you're done configuring.

Now moving on to the actual viewing of the IP. 

Make up somethin' and tell your target to send you an email to your email's inbox, the one that you configure for viewing the IP header.

Now, follow the steps below.

Step 1 - Log into your email, if you haven't already.
Step 2 - Open up the email from your target.
Step 3 - Now, look at the very top of the email, under where it says "Subject".
Step 4 - Look for a header that says "X-Originating-IP:" .
Step 5 - Look at the IP beside it, and that will be it.

This method is also another great method, just like all the ones I've told you about. But, it's not always effective, because of the user using an encrypted proxy. But try it anyways, beacause most computer users don't use proxies, and sometimes, advanced users don't either.

That's it for the methods!


Chapter 3 - Disclaimer

Read carefully. 

All of the information provided by me, magic, are for educational and private purposes only. Anything that you have learned from my tutorial and used it illegally, is on your responsibility. Use the information provided by myself, carefully. You are responsible for every bit of damage or trouble that you have caused. The author, myself, will not and cannot be held responsible for anything that you have done.

Use with care and not with stupidity.
 

Chapter 4 - Author's Last Words

Well, this is my second tutorial that I've typed up for this forum. It's a good one, right? :). Anyway, I've noticed alot of people asking me ways of getting their target's IP address, so I said, what the heck, I'll type a tut up and save my self some headaches. Hopefully, you guys that are in the need of this will not have any troubles. If you do, read over the method or the whole tutorial, yes you will have to do reading again, and then if you can't find your solution, you may contact me for further help. 

Also, if you want to host my tutorial(s) on your site, make sure you contact me immedietly and ask me for my permission. If you don't and steal my tutorial(s) you will be warned once to take it down and not a 2nd time. If you don't cooperate, action will be taken. 

Enjoy this tutorial, and hope you've learned somethin'!

Your's truly, Magic