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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:
- Open the Command Prompt by pressing
Win + R
, typing cmd
, and hitting Enter
- In the Command Prompt window, type
ipconfig
and press Enter
- Look for the "IPv4 Address" under the network connection you are using.
Mac:
- Open the Terminal application from the Applications > Utilities folder.
- Type
ifconfig
and press Enter
- Look for the network interface you are using (usually under "en0" or "en1" for Wi-Fi) and find the "inet" address
Linux:
- Open a terminal.
- Type
ifconfig
or ip addr show
and press Enter.
- Look for the IP address associated with the network interface you are using
iOS (iPhone or iPad):
- Open the Settings app
- Tap on Wi-Fi.
- Tap the information icon to the right of the network that you are connected to
- IP address should be listed under the IPV4 ADDRESS section
Android*:
*Instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer of the device
- Go to Settings.
- Depending on your device, look for either "Connections," "Network & Internet," or "Wi-Fi."
- Tap on the connected Wi-Fi network, and the IP address should be listed.