If you need to check your computer’s IP address, there are a few easy ways to do it. If you need your external (public) IP address, which identifies your computer on the Internet, you can quickly find it using Google. To view your local (private) IP address, you can run a quick command in the Windows Command Prompt or check your Mac’s network settings. This wikiHow teaches you the simple steps for finding your computer’s IP address on any PC or Mac.

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• “What is my IP address?” Find your public IP address by doing a search. in google.
• To find your local IP address on Windows, open Command Prompt, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
• To find your local IP address on a Mac, open System Settings, select Network, select your network, and click Details.

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[Edit]Google (Public IP Address) Using PC or Mac

1. Type “What is my IP address?” in google. This is the fastest way to find the IP address that identifies you to the outside world, also known as your public IP address. once you press enter Or returnYou will see your IP address at the top of the page.
   
   • In most cases, all the devices on your home or office network will have the same public IP address. This is because most home and small office routers automatically assign private IP addresses to all devices on the network so they can communicate with each other.

[Edit]Local (Private) IP Address on Windows PC

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard. This opens the Start menu and activates the Windows Search bar.
   
   • This method will help you find your local (private) IP address on Windows 10 and 11 as well as on older versions like Windows 7 and 8.
2. Type in the search bar and click. This opens the command prompt window.
   
3. Type and press . This command displays your IP configuration including your local (private) IP address.
   
4. Find your IP address. You’ll see your computer’s IP address next to “IPv4 Address” in the section on your connection.
   
   • For example, if you have a wireless Internet connection, your IP address will appear under “Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi” or similar.
   • If your local network uses IPv6, the address next to “Link-local IPv6 address” is your IPv6 IP address.
   • The IP address you see next to “Default Gateway” is your router’s IP address, which is helpful if you need to connect to your router to change your Wi-Fi password or perform other administrative tasks.

[Edit]Local (Private) IP Address on Mac

1. Open your Mac’s System Settings. You can get there by clicking the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and selecting system setup,
   
   • System Settings is only available in macOS Ventura and later. If you’re using macOS Monterey or earlier, click the Apple menu and choose system Preferences instead.
   • This method will display your local (private) IP address, which is the IP address that identifies your Mac on your local network. This address is usually different from your public IP address, which is the address that identifies your Mac (and other devices on your network) on the Internet.
2. Click. On MacOS Ventura and later, you’ll see it in the left pane.
   
   • On previous Mac versions, click network Globe icon in the System Preferences window.
3. Choose your network. If you’re connected wirelessly, click wifi Option. Or, if using a wired connection, choose your ethernet connection.
   
   • If you’re using macOS Monterey or earlier, you’ll see your IP address in the panel. If you’re using Wi-Fi, it will appear under “Status: Connected”. For wired, you’ll see the address next to “IP Address” below the status.
4. Click. If you’re using macOS Monterey or earlier, you can skip this step, as you’ll already see your IP address on this window. In Ventura and later, click the button near the top of the window.
   
5. Find your IP address. Your IP address appears next to “IPv4 Address” or “IPv6 Address” near the top of the TCP/IP tab.
   
   • Your router’s IP address is next to “Router” below your computer’s IP address.
   • You can also view your Mac’s IP address by running the command in a Terminal window.

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