Find your IP address in Windows (2024)

FAQs

How do I find my IP address in Windows? ›

Use an IP lookup tool

This is possible in part because internet service providers, or ISPs, assign public IP addresses to their customers' routers. Resources such as WhatIsMyIPAddress.com or WhatIsMyIP.com offer tools to enter an IP address and search for its free public registry results.

In the Command Prompt window, type “ipconfig” and press “Enter/Return” on your keyboard. You will see a lot of information generated in this window. If you scroll up you should see “Default Gateway” with the device's IP address listed to the right of it.

The ipconfig command, short for Internet Protocol Configuration, is a command-line utility that provides detailed information about your computer's network settings. By entering specific ipconfig commands, you can retrieve useful data such as: your computer's IP address.

Finding the IP address with the 'ip' command

The ip command has several options, but the only one you need to use is a, which is short for all. You can also substitute either address or addr, which will generate the same information.

How can I see my devices IP address? ›

Unless you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) when you access the internet at home, your IP address remains public. Each time you click on a link, your router sends your IP information to the site you've opened. Typically, this data isn't used for dark purposes, but it does generate information about you.

First, click on your Start Menu and type cmd in the search box and press enter. A black and white window will open where you will type ipconfig /all and press enter. There is a space between the command ipconfig and the switch of /all. Your IP address will be the IPv4 address.

Right-click the Windows Start menu and select Run. Type cmd in the search field and click OK. In Command Prompt, type ipconfig and hit Enter. Scroll to IPv4 Address to see your local IP address.

Windows 10: In your Taskbar, under Wi-Fi Network, click on the network you're on, then click Properties. You'll see your IP address under IPv4 Address. Chromebook: Once you select Time, click Choose Wi-Fi Network, then Information. This will show your IP address.

On Windows, type the command “ipconfig” and press Return. Get more information by typing the command “arp -a.” You should now see a basic list of the IP addresses for devices connected to your network.