How to Check Your Computer’s IP Address

Overview

Your IP address helps identify your device on a network. Checking it can help troubleshoot internet, printer, VPN, or connectivity issues.

Check IP Address on Windows

  1. Press:
Windows + R
  1. Type:
cmd
  1. Press Enter.
  2. Type:
ipconfig
  1. Press Enter.
  2. Look for:
IPv4 Address

Example:

192.168.1.25

Check IP Address on Mac

  1. Open:
System Settings > Network
  1. Select your connected network.
  2. Your IP address will appear in the connection details.

Check Public IP Address

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Search:
What is my IP
  1. Your public IP address will appear in the search results.

Check IP Address on Android

  1. Open:
Settings > Wi‑Fi
  1. Tap your connected network.
  2. Locate:
IP address

Check IP Address on iPhone

  1. Open:
Settings > Wi‑Fi
  1. Tap:
(i)
  1. Locate:
IP Address

Common Troubleshooting

If no IP address appears:

  • Restart the router
  • Restart the device
  • Reconnect to Wi‑Fi
  • Disable VPN if enabled

Summary

Checking your IP address is a quick troubleshooting step that can help resolve internet and network connection issues on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone devices.