AS21231: the AEROFLOT Russia, Moscow network

AS21231 is an internet Autonomous System operated by AEROFLOT Russia, Moscow (Russia). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS21231?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS21231 was assigned to AEROFLOT Russia, Moscow by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS21231 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 1.8 thousand addresses (1,792 in all), registered in Russia. Services from AEROFLOT Russia, Moscow are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS21231 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS21231. That means the other end sits on the AEROFLOT Russia, Moscow network (Russia). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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