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What Is My IP Address And How Can I Find It On My Computer
If you’ve ever wondered what you’re IP address is or how to find it, the instructions here should get you there without too much difficulty.
2 min readJun 6, 2023
- Using a search engine: Open a web browser and go to a search engine like Google. In the search bar, type “What is my IP address” and press Enter. The search results should display your IP address.
- Checking network settings (Windows): On a Windows computer, you can check your IP address through the network settings. Right-click on the network icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom-right corner of the screen) and select “Open Network & Internet settings” or “Open Network and Sharing Center.” In the network settings, you should see your IP address listed. Make sure you click on your connected network.
- Checking network settings (Mac): On a Mac computer, click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences.” In the System Preferences window, click on “Network.” Your IP address should be displayed next to “Status” and “Connected.”
- Using the command prompt (Windows): Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type “cmd” and press Enter to open the command prompt. In the command prompt…