Network: Find the IP Address of My Device

Overview

The method to find the IP address of your device depends on the type of device and the operating system it is running. Below are common ways to find the IP address for different devices.

Instructions

Windows:

  1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing Win + R, typing cmd, and hitting Enter
  2. In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter
  3. Look for the "IPv4 Address" under the network connection you are using.

Mac:

  1. Open the Terminal application from the Applications > Utilities folder.
  2. Type ifconfig and press Enter
  3. Look for the network interface you are using (usually under "en0" or "en1" for Wi-Fi) and find the "inet" address

Linux:

  1. Open a terminal.
  2. Type ifconfig or ip addr show and press Enter.
  3. Look for the IP address associated with the network interface you are using

iOS (iPhone or iPad):

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Tap on Wi-Fi.
  3. Tap the information icon to the right of the network that you are connected to
  4. IP address should be listed under the IPV4 ADDRESS section

Android*:
*Instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer of the device

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Depending on your device, look for either "Connections," "Network & Internet," or "Wi-Fi."
  3. Tap on the connected Wi-Fi network, and the IP address should be listed.
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