How to Find Your IP Address in Windows
A local IP address identifies your device on its current network. It is different from the public address seen by websites and can change when the network changes.
What to do
- Open Settings > Network & internet, select Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and open the connected network's properties to find IPv4 address.
- Or open Command Prompt and run
ipconfig. Read the IPv4 Address under the adapter that is currently connected. - If the address begins with a private range such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, it is a local network address.
- Use a trusted network status page only if you need to learn the public address visible to the internet.
Checks and limitations
- Do not post your public IP, router details, or network configuration publicly unless you understand the privacy implications.
- A disconnected adapter may show an old or irrelevant address; identify the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.