🔍 Find My IP Address
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How to Find My IP Address on Any Device
Finding your IP address is quick and easy, whether you need your public IP (visible to websites) or your local IP (used within your network). Here's how to find your IP on every device:
💻 Windows PC
Method 1: Command Prompt
- Press
Win + R - Type
cmdand press Enter - Type
ipconfig - Find "IPv4 Address" under your active connection
Method 2: Settings
- Settings → Network & Internet
- Click Properties under your connection
- Scroll to find IPv4 address
🍎 Mac
Quick Method:
- Open System Preferences
- Click Network
- Select your active connection (Wi-Fi/Ethernet)
- Your IP is shown on the right side
Terminal Method:
- Open Terminal
- Type
ifconfig | grep inet - Look for your local IP address
📱 iPhone/iPad
- Open Settings app
- Tap Wi-Fi
- Tap the (i) icon next to your connected network
- Your IP address is listed under "IPv4 Address"
💡 Tip: IPv6 address is also shown if available
🤖 Android
- Open Settings
- Tap Wi-Fi or Network & Internet
- Tap your connected Wi-Fi network
- Scroll to find IP address (may be under "Advanced")
📝 Note: Steps may vary slightly by Android version
🖥️ Linux
Terminal Commands:
- Open Terminal
- Type
ip addr showorifconfig - Look for "inet" followed by your IP
GUI Method:
- Network Settings → Wired/Wireless
- Click settings icon
- View IPv4 address
🎮 Gaming Consoles
PlayStation: Settings → Network → View Connection Status
Xbox: Settings → Network → Advanced Settings
Switch: System Settings → Internet → Test Connection
Public IP vs Local IP: What's the Difference?
🌐 Public IP Address
Your public IP address is assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to every website you visit. This is the IP shown at the top of this page. It's like your home's street address on the internet.
- Visible to websites and online services
- Assigned by your ISP
- Usually changes when you restart your router (dynamic IP)
- Can reveal your approximate location and ISP
- Same for all devices on your home network
🏠 Local (Private) IP Address
Your local IP address is assigned by your router and only works within your home network. It's how devices communicate with each other on the same Wi-Fi/Ethernet network.
- Only visible to devices on your local network
- Assigned by your router (usually starts with 192.168 or 10.0)
- Unique to each device in your home
- Not visible to websites you visit
- Used for printer sharing, file sharing, smart home devices
🎯 Quick Tip: To find your public IP, use this page or visit whatsmyiplive.com. To find your local IP, use the device-specific methods above.
Why Would I Need to Find My IP Address?
Knowing your IP address is useful for many common situations:
🔧 Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Diagnosing connection problems with your ISP
- Setting up port forwarding for gaming or remote access
- Configuring firewall rules
- Testing network connectivity
🎮 Gaming & Remote Access
- Hosting multiplayer game servers
- Setting up remote desktop connections
- Accessing home security cameras remotely
- Preventing DDoS attacks by hiding your IP while gaming
🔒 Privacy & Security
- Verifying if your VPN is working correctly
- Checking what information websites can see about you
- Understanding your digital footprint
- Learning how to hide your IP address for privacy
🏢 Work & Technical Tasks
- Whitelisting IPs for secure access
- Configuring smart home devices
- Setting up network printers
- Running IP lookups for geolocation data
🛡️ Protect Your IP Address
Now that you've found your IP, learn how to protect your privacy and hide your IP from tracking.
Learn How to Hide Your IP →Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my IP address?
Yes! You can change your IP address by restarting your router (for dynamic IPs), using a VPN, connecting to a different network, or contacting your ISP for a static IP change.
Is my IP address dangerous to share?
Generally, no. Your IP reveals your approximate location (city/region) and ISP, but not your exact address or personal identity. However, it can be used for targeted attacks, so it's wise to hide it when using public Wi-Fi or engaging in sensitive activities.
Why does my IP keep changing?
Most home users have dynamic IP addresses that change periodically when you restart your router or when your ISP's DHCP lease expires. This is normal and helps ISPs manage their IP pool efficiently.
What's the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?
IPv4 addresses look like 192.168.1.1 (four numbers) and are running out globally. IPv6 addresses look like 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334 (hexadecimal) and provide virtually unlimited addresses for the growing number of internet-connected devices.
Can websites track me with my IP?
Yes, websites can track your general location, browsing patterns, and device type using your IP address. Learn more about how people track your IP and what you can do about it.
Is my IP the same on mobile data and Wi-Fi?
No, you'll have different public IP addresses when connected to mobile data (from your cellular carrier) versus Wi-Fi (from your internet provider). Switch between them to see the difference!