Discover Your Windows 10/11 PC's IP Address in 2 Easy Methods
Introduction:
Method 1: Using CMD option
You can find the IP address of a Windows11/10/8/7 PC by following these steps:
1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows button on your desktop or pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.
2. Type "cmd" in the search box and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and press Enter.
4. Scroll down the list of results until you see the line that says "IPv4 Address." The number next to this line is your computer's IP address.
Method 2 : Use the Control Panel (Optional)
Alternatively, you can also find your IP address by using the Windows Settings app:
1. Click the Start menu and select the Settings gear icon.
2. Click on "Network & Internet."
3. Select "Wi-Fi" or "Ethernet," depending on your network connection.
4. Click on "Properties."
5. Scroll down to the "IP settings" section, and your IP address will be displayed under "IPv4 address."
Conclusion:
Knowing your IP address is an essential part of managing your network and troubleshooting connectivity issues. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can quickly and easily find your Windows 10 or 11 PC's IP address using either the Command Prompt or the Control Panel.
NOTE: that if your computer is connected to a router, the IP address displayed will be the local IP address assigned by the router. If you want to find your public IP address (the address visible to the outside world), you can search "what is my IP address" in a search engine or visit a site like whatismyip.com.
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