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Find IP address - Mac and PC

Description

This article includes instructions on how to find the IP address on a Mac and PC. 

Steps

MacOs

  • Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

  • Open View menu and select Network, or click Network in the System Preferences window.

    here are several ways to see your local IP address on a Mac. Start by opening the Network System Preferences pane, either with the View menu or by double-clicking the Network. icon.

  • Choose your network connection from the menu on the left.

  • For an Ethernet or USB connection, your local IP address will be shown.

    Viewing your IP address on Mac

  • For a Wi-Fi connection, you’ll see your IP address shown under the connection status.

    Viewing your IP address with a Wi-Fi connection on macOS

Windows 10

  • Right-click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of your screen and select Settings.

    To see your local IP address in Windows 10, start by right-clicking the Window icon and picking “Settings.”

  • Click Network & Internet.

    In the Windows 10 Setting screen, click on the Network & Internet icon to see your local IP address

  • Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet in the left menu, depending on whether you’re connected wirelessly or via an ethernet cable.

    In the left column, pick the kind of network you have, in order to see your local IP address

  • Click Network (or Network and Sharing Center) in the center column. Your IP address will appear in the next window, in the entry IPv4 address.

    If you’re on a Wi-Fi connection, click the Properties button below your Wi-Fi network name and scroll down to find out what your IP address is.

    Your local IP address is shown, along with several other network parameters

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