Loopback Address

nounverified· unreviewed·updated Aug 30, 2026

The loopback address (127.0.0.1) is a pseudo IP address that always refer back to the local host and are never sent out onto a network.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: The loopback address (127.0.0.1) is a pseudo IP address that always refer back to the local host and are never sent out onto a network.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: The loopback address (127.0.0.1) is a pseudo IP address that always refer back to the local host and are never sent out onto a network.
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