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IP Address Field

Capture valid IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

Emma Montgomery avatar
Written by Emma Montgomery
Updated over 3 months ago

Plan Availability:

All plan types

Permissions:

Workspace Admins, Solution Creators and Solution Managers: Can create, modify, delete, and manage IP Address fields in their solutions.

Related Reading:

Setting Default Field Values

Adding Help Text to Fields

Overview

The IP Address field is designed to store IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. It is commonly used in IT for tasks like:

  • Router or firewall configuration

  • Network provisioning

  • Cyber incident management

Adding an IP Address Field

From Grid View

  1. Click the + menu icon after the last column header or open the Column Menu by clicking the 3dot menu icon of an existing column.

  2. Select "Add Field to the Right."

  3. Choose "IP Address" from the field type options. Use the search bar for quick access.

  4. A configuration window will open for further setup.
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From Record View

  1. Open a record.

  2. Click the + sign next to a current field.

  3. Select "IP Address" to add the new field below the current one.

Example: See below for a demonstration of adding an IP Address field in Record View:
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Customizing the IP Address Field

Solution Managers can configure the IP Address field with the following options:

  • Country Auto-Detection: The field can detect and display the country associated with the IP address, including its flag.

  • Single or Multiple Values: Choose whether the field should accept one or multiple IP addresses.

  • Require Entry: Set the field as required if a value is required in your workflow to ensure data is consistently captured.
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Tip: Check out SmartSuite’s articles on Setting Default Field Values and Adding Help Text to fields.

Additional Features

  • Clickable IP Addresses:

    • IP addresses entered in the field are clickable.

    • Clicking the IP address will open a new window, directing users to the associated website (if available).

Practical Scenarios and Use Cases

IT Infrastructure Management

Scenario: An IT admin needs to store and manage IP addresses for company routers.

Solution: Use an IP Address field to track and reference all active IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

Cybersecurity Incident Tracking

Scenario: A security analyst is logging malicious IPs during a cyber incident.

Solution: Configure the field to accept multiple IP addresses, enabling seamless tracking.

Customer Support

Scenario: A support team troubleshoots network issues requiring IP-based solutions.

Solution: Include a clickable IP Address field in customer records to streamline diagnostics.

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