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What is my IP address on my computer?

Published in Computer Networking 1 min read

Your computer's IP address is a unique identifier that allows it to communicate with other devices on a network. You can find your IP address in a few different ways:

1. Using the Command Prompt (Windows)

  1. Open the Start menu and type cmd.
  2. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
  3. In the command prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  4. Look for the line that says IPv4 Address. The number next to it is your IP address.

2. Using the Terminal (MacOS)

  1. Open Finder and go to Applications > Utilities.
  2. Double-click Terminal.
  3. In the terminal window, type ifconfig and press Enter.
  4. Look for the line that says inet. The number next to it is your IP address.

3. Using a Website

  1. Open your web browser and visit a website like WhatIsMyIP.com.
  2. The website will display your public IP address.

Note: Your IP address can change depending on your internet connection.

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