Finding Your Public IP Address
This is the address your device uses to communicate with the internet.
- Use a Search Engine: The simplest method is to go to a search engine like Google and type “What is my IP address”. It will be displayed at the top of the results.
- Use a Dedicated Website: Visit a website like whatismyipaddress.com or ipchicken.com.
Finding Your Private IP Address
This is the address assigned to your device on your local network (e.g., by your router).
On Windows:
- Open the Command Prompt (type cmd in the Start menu).
- 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 Mobile (Android & iOS):
- Go to your device’s Settings.
- Tap on Wi-Fi and then tap on the network you are connected to. Your local IP address will be listed there.