# INET\_NTOA

## Syntax

```sql
INET_NTOA(expr)
```

## Description

Given a numeric IPv4 network address in network byte order (4 or 8 byte), returns the dotted-quad representation of the address as a string.

## Examples

```sql
SELECT INET_NTOA(3232235777);
+-----------------------+
| INET_NTOA(3232235777) |
+-----------------------+
| 192.168.1.1           |
+-----------------------+
```

192.168.1.1 corresponds to 3232235777 since 192 x 2563 + 168 x 256 2 + 1 x 256 + 1 = 3232235777.

## See Also

* [INET6\_NTOA()](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/secondary-functions/miscellaneous-functions/inet6_ntoa)
* [INET\_ATON()](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/sql-functions/secondary-functions/miscellaneous-functions/inet_aton)

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