You can find your IP address in several ways depending on the device and context:
How to Find Your IP Address
1. Using a Web Service (Easiest)
Visit a website that shows your public IP address, such as:
These sites will display your public IPv4 or IPv6 address immediately.
2. On Windows
- Open Command Prompt (press Win + R, type
cmd
, hit Enter) - Type
ipconfig
and press Enter - Look for "IPv4 Address" under your active network adapter for your local IP address
3. On macOS
- Open Terminal (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
- Type
ifconfig
and press Enter - Look for
inet
under your active network interface (usuallyen0
oren1
) for your local IP address
4. On Linux
- Open Terminal
- Type
ip addr show
orifconfig
- Look for
inet
under your active network interface
5. On Mobile Devices
- iOS: Settings > Wi-Fi > tap the "i" next to your network > look for IP Address
- Android: Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > tap your network > look for IP address
Note:
- Your public IP address is the one visible to the internet, assigned by your ISP.
- Your local IP address is used within your home or office network and usually looks like 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
If you want me to check your public IP address right now, I can tell you that too!