How to Find the IP Address of Your Computer, Phone, or Tablet

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Easy ways to find out your local or public IP address
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If you need to check your computer's IP address, there are a few easy ways to do it. Most of the time, these are dynamic addresses that change periodically, but you can create static IP addresses if you need to. Read on to learn more about finding your IP address.

Quickly Find Your IP Address

The quickest and easiest way to find your local IP address on Windows is to open the Command Prompt, type "ipconfig /all," and press Enter. To find your local IP address on a Mac, open System Settings, select Network, choose your network, and click "Details." Find your public IP address by searching for "What's my IP address?" in Google.

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Using Command Prompt on PC

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  1. To do so, press the Windows key on your keyboard. This opens the Start menu and activates the Windows search bar. Then type cmd into the search bar and click Command Prompt .
    • This method will help you find your local (private) IP address on Windows 10 and 11, as well as older versions like Windows 7 & 8.
    • According to Computer & Tech Specialist Luigi Oppido, using the command prompt is the easiest way to obtain your IP address on a PC.
  2. This command displays your IP configuration, including your local (private) IP address. [1]
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  3. You'll see your computer's IP address next to "IPv4 Address" in the section for your connection.
    • For example, if you have a wireless internet connection, your IP address will appear under "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" or similar.
    • If your local network uses IPv6, the address next to "Link-local IPv6 address" is your IPv6 IP address.
    • The IP address that appears next to "Default Gateway" is your router's IP address , which is helpful if you need to connect to your router to change your Wi-Fi password or do other administrative tasks.
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Using Settings on Windows 11

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  1. Press Win + I to open the Settings window.
    • Alternatively, press the Win key and enter settings in the search bar, then click the app result. You can also right-click the Windows icon and choose Settings .
  2. It's in the menu on the left side of your screen.
  3. It's at the top of the window next to your network name and status.
  4. You'll see your IP address listed here.
    • Look next to "IPv6" or "IPv4 address."
    • If the IP address is bugged or not working, try getting a new IP address by unplugging your router for 5 minutes.
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Using Settings on Windows 10

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  1. You can right-click "Start" in the taskbar and click Settings to open it in a new window.
  2. It's in the menu with an icon of a globe.
  3. You'll see either "Network" or "Network Sharing Center" in the center of the window after you click Wi-Fi or Ethernet for your connection type.
    • For example, if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, click Wi-Fi > Your Network.
    • If you are connected via Ethernet, select Ethernet
  4. You might see an IPv4 or IPv6 entry here that will show you your address. [2]
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Using System Settings on Mac

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  1. You can get there by clicking the Apple menu at the top-left corner of the screen and selecting System Settings . [3]
    • System Settings is only available on macOS Ventura and later. If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, click the Apple menu and select System Preferences instead.
    • This method will display your local IP address, which is the IP address that identifies your Mac on your local network. This address is usually different from your public IP address , which is the address that identifies your Mac (and other devices on your network) on the internet.
  2. On macOS Ventura and later, you'll see this in the left panel. [4]
    • On earlier Mac versions, click the Network globe icon in the System Preferences window.
  3. If you're connected wirelessly, click the Wi-Fi option. Or, if using a wired connection, select your Ethernet connection. [5]
    • If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, you'll see your IP address in the panel. If you're using Wi-Fi, it'll appear under "Status: Connected." For wired, you'll see the address next to "IP Address" below the status.
  4. If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, you can skip this step, as you'll already see your IP address on this window. On Ventura and later, click the button near the top of the window.
  5. Your IP address appears next to "IPv4 Address" or "IPv6 Address" near the top of the TCP/IP tab. [6]
    • Your router's IP address is just below your computer's IP address next to "Router."
    • You can also see your Mac's IP address by running the command ipconfig in a Terminal window.
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Using System Information on Android

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  1. You can tap the app icon that looks like a gear, or you can swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings panel and tap the gear icon.
  2. It's at the bottom of the menu.
    • You can also do this to find the IP address on Android tablets.
  3. If you have another Android that isn't Samsung, you will see the IP address listed in the "About phone" menu.
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Using Settings on iPhone

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  1. Once you open Settings, tap your Wi-Fi connection to see more details about it.
    • You can also follow along to find your IP address on an iPad.
  2. This blue circled "i" icon will tell you more information about the current connection.
  3. It's listed next to "IP Address."
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Using Google (Public IP Address) PC or Mac

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  1. into Google. This is the quickest way to find the IP address that identifies you to the outside world, also known as your public IP address. Once you press Enter or Return , you'll see your IP address at the top of the page.
    • In most cases, all of the devices on your home or office network will appear to have the same public IP addresses. This is because most home and small office routers automatically assign private IP addresses to all of the devices on the network so they can communicate with each other.
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Luigi Oppido

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Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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You can also use the site canyouseeme. It's an open port test tooling site, but it also shows you your IP address immediately, so it's super easy to use.

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      1. ↑ https://www.med.unc.edu/it/guide/operating-systems/how-do-i-find-the-host-name-ip-address-or-physical-address-of-my-machine/
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/essential-network-settings-and-tasks-in-windows-f21a9bbc-c582-55cd-35e0-73431160a1b9
      3. ↑ https://www.security.org/vpn/find-mac-ip-address/
      4. ↑ https://www.security.org/vpn/find-mac-ip-address/
      5. ↑ https://ask.salemstate.edu/kb/find-my-computers-ip-address
      6. ↑ https://networking.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=14834&printable=y

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