.. _es-guide-reference-mapping-ip-type:

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Ip Type
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An **ip** mapping type allows to store _ipv4_ addresses in a numeric form allowing to easily sort, and range query it (using ip values). This type is automatically detected within documents.


The following table lists all the attributes that can be used with a date type:


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**index_name**        The name of the field that will be stored in the index. Defaults to the property/field name.                                                                                  
**store**             Set to **yes** the store actual field in the index, **no** to not store it. Defaults to **no** (note, the JSON document itself is stored, and it can be retrieved from it).   
**index**             Set to **no** if the value should not be indexed. In this case, **store** should be set to **yes**, since if its not indexed and not stored, there is nothing to do with it.  
**precision_step**    The precision step (number of terms generated for each number value). Defaults to **4**.                                                                                      
**boost**             The boost value. Defaults to **1.0**.                                                                                                                                         
**null_value**        When there is a (JSON) null value for the field, use the **null_value** as the field value. Defaults to not adding the field at all.                                          
**include_in_all**    Should the field be included in the **_all** field (if enabled). Defaults to **true** or to the parent **object** type setting.                                               
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