Finding Your IP Address on Different Devices
Your IP (Internet Protocol) address identifies your device on a network. Here’s how to find it on common platforms:
On Windows
- Open the Command Prompt.
- Type ipconfig and press Enter.
- Look for the “IPv4 Address” under your active network connection.
On macOS
- Open System Preferences and go to Network.
- Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
- Your IP address will be displayed on the right.
On Android
- Go to Settings > About phone > Status.
- Find the “IP address” entry.
On iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the i icon next to your connected network.
- Your IP address is listed under the “IPV4 ADDRESS” section.
Using a Web Browser (Public IP)
Visit a site like whatismyipaddress.com or simply search “what is my IP” in Google to see your public IP address.