phpipam is a web-based IP address management system and network asset manager used for tracking IPv4 and IPv6 address allocations, subnet masks, and network metadata. It functions as a centralized registry for coordinating virtual local area networks, routing instances, and DNS records.
The platform includes data center infrastructure management capabilities to map physical hardware rack layouts and device placements. It also operates as a network scanner that identifies active addresses and monitors network capacity by automatically scanning subnets.
The system provides a REST API for programmatically modifying network records and supports enterprise administration through role-based access control and directory service authentication. Additional capabilities cover subnet mask calculations, network data imports, and the coordination of domain records with external name servers.