Why do you use the request-ip module in expressjs?

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I wanted to know why you use the request-ip module in expressjs when you can use req.ip ? Thanks for the response!

tl;dr: use the request-ip module – Michael M. Oct 22 '22 at 21:55 — Michael M., Oct 22 '22 at 21:55

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Dec 23 '22 at 03:54

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request-ip checks much more than just req.ip and you don't have to write the code yourself. See how it works

edited Dec 23 '22 at 03:54

Michael M.

answered Oct 22 '22 at 21:55

Konrad

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