How to find IP address

To find your IP address, you can use different methods depending on whether you want to find your public IP address (the one visible to the outside world) or your local IP address (the one used within your local network). Here are methods for both:

Finding Your Public IP Address:

1. Using a Search Engine:

• Open a web browser and go to Google.
• Type “What is my IP address” in the search bar, and Google will display your public IP address at the top of the search results.

1. Using a Website:

• Visit websites like whatismyip.com or ipchicken.com to see your public IP address.

Finding Your Local IP Address:

1. On Windows:

• Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
• Type ipconfig and press Enter.
• Look for the “IPv4 Address” under your active network connection (usually labeled as “Ethernet adapter” or “Wireless LAN adapter”).

1. On macOS:

• Open System Preferences.
• Go to Network.
• Select your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) on the left.
• Your local IP address will be displayed on the right.

1. On Linux:

• Open a terminal.
• Type hostname -I and press Enter.
• Your local IP address will be displayed.

1. On Android:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap on “Network & Internet” or “Wi-Fi”.
• Tap on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
• Your IP address will be listed under “IP address”.

1. On iOS:

• Go to Settings.
• Tap on “Wi-Fi”.
• Tap the information icon (i) next to the network you are connected to.
• Your IP address will be listed under “IP Address”.