how do i find my ip address

To find your IP address, you can check either your local (internal) IP address or your public (external) IP address.

Finding Your Local (Internal) IP Address

On Windows:

• Click the Start menu and type cmd , then press Enter to open Command Prompt.
• In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /all and press Enter.
• Look for the IPv4 address under the network adapter you are using (e.g., "Ethernet Adapter" or "Wireless LAN Adapter"). This is your local IP address

On Mac:

• Go to System Preferences > Network.
• Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
• Click Advanced , then go to the TCP/IP tab to see your local IP address

Finding Your Public (External) IP Address

• The easiest way is to visit a website that shows your public IP, such as:
  • whatismyipaddress.com
  • whatismyip.com
  • 2ip.io
• These sites will automatically display your public IP address at the top of the page, along with additional info like your ISP and approximate location

Quick Tip

• You can also simply type "What is my IP" in Google, and it will display your public IP address directly, usually showing your IPv6 if available

Your IP address can be IPv4 (e.g., 192.168.1.2) or IPv6 (e.g., 2400:BB40:1100::1), depending on your network configuration

. In summary:

• Use ipconfig /all on Windows or Network settings on Mac for local IP.
• Use an online IP checker website for your public IP