Search Engine for the Internet of Things

Shodan is the world's first search engine for Internet-connected devices. Discover how Internet intelligence can help you make better decisions.

Beyondthe Web

Websites are just one part of the Internet. Use Shodan to discover everything from power plants, mobile phones, refrigerators and Minecraft servers.

MonitorNetwork Exposure

Keep track of all your devices that are directly accessible from the Internet. Shodan provides a comprehensive view of all exposed services to help you stay secure.

InternetIntelligence

Learn more about who is using various products and how they're changing over time. Shodan gives you a data-driven view of the technology that powers the Internet.

Discover European products and services

A community-driven directory that helps you buy European products and services, based on personal recommendations.

European alternatives for digital products

We help you find European alternatives for digital service and products, like cloud services and SaaS products.

Support local businesses

When you buy from local businesses, you are supporting yourself down the road. Taxes paid by the company come back to you indirectly and the company creates jobs in your region. 

Data protection / GDPR

Some companies outside Europe tend to ignore data protection and related laws such as the GDPR or do not implement them correctly. 

VAT / Billing

As a business that operates in Europe, it is possible to get a VAT refund for products/services of other European companies. European companies also tend to offer payment methods that are commonly used in Europe. 

Similar legal requirements

Within the EU, many laws and framework conditions are set by the EU, which helps to cover a large market without having to consider large country-specific differences. It is also easier to enforce your rights against another company located in the EU. 

Welcome to RIPE Atlas

With your help, the RIPE NCC is building the world's largest active Internet measurement network. RIPE Atlas employs a global network of probes that measure Internet connectivity and reachability, providing an unprecedented understanding of the state of the Internet in real time.

What is RIPE Atlas?

RIPE Atlas is the RIPE NCC’s main Internet data measurement system. It is a global network of devices, called probes and anchors, that actively measure Internet connectivity. Anyone can access this data via Internet traffic maps, streaming data visualisations, and an API. RIPE Atlas users can also perform customised measurements to gain valuable data about their own networks.

WebSockets revolutionized the web, turning clunky, slow real-time interactions into sleek, low-latency experiences. Your comprehensive guide to mastering WebSocket technology.

When we started developing our recently-released mini-strategy game 2 Planets, we wanted to add networked multiplayer support. Since the game is a side project and would be released for free, we didn’t want to spend much time and money on maintaining dedicated servers. Instead, we chose a simple peer-to-peer networking setup where both players would connect to the other player’s machine directly.

Setting up your own

You’ll need the following:

• The excellent HolePuncher Godot plugin and server by Cregg Hancock
• A server or service allowing you to host a small python application (e.g. Heroku or Vercel)
• Basic networking and server administration knowledge. Using a service like Heroku, you can get a python server up and running pretty easily, but you’ll still need some experience to configure everything correctly.
• An understanding of Godot’s multiplayer API for connecting clients using the IP obtained from the rendezvous server and synchronizing the game state.