How to Find Your IP Address
To find your IP address, you can use several methods depending on your device and operating system:
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Using a search engine: You can simply search "What is my IP" in your preferred search engine, and it will display your public IP address.
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Using the command line (Windows): Open the Command Prompt and type
ipconfig
and press Enter. Look for the "IPv4 Address" under your active network connection. -
Using the command line (Mac): Open Terminal and type
ifconfig
and press Enter. Look for the "inet" address under your active network connection. -
Using the command line (Linux): Open Terminal and type
ifconfig
orip addr show
and press Enter. Look for the IP address associated with your active network connection. -
Checking network settings (Windows/Mac): You can also find your IP address through your network settings. On Windows, go to Settings > Network & Internet > View your network properties. On Mac, go to System Preferences > Network, then select your active connection and click "Advanced" > "TCP/IP".
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Router interface: You can also log in to your router's web interface, usually by typing its IP address into a web browser, and find your IP address in the settings or status section.
These methods should help you find both your public and private IP addresses, depending on your needs.