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What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a numeric label assigned by your internet service provider. As it’s used to identify your device among billions of others, an IP address is a little like an online home address.

Here’s how an IP address directs data to its destination. First, you type in a website name (example.com) into the browser. However, your computer does not understand words — only numbers. So it first finds out the IP address of that website (example.com = 103.86.98.1.), finds it on the web, and finally loads it on your screen.

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How to find my IP address

Finding your IP address is pretty easy. Here are a few examples of how you can look it up.

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How to find my public IP address

To find your public IP address, you can scroll up to the top of this page. It will show you your IP, the location you’re connecting from, your service provider, and whether or not your traffic is secured.

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How to find my IP address on Windows 11

Here’s how to look up your IP on Windows 11 if you’re connected to Wi-Fi:

  1. Click on “Start”, then “Settings”, “Network & internet”, “Wi-Fi”.
  2. Select the network you’re connected to.
  3. Click on “Properties.”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”

Here’s how to look up your IP if you’re connected to the Ethernet network:

  1. In the task bar, click on the “Ethernet network” icon.
  2. Select the network you’re connected to.
  3. Click “Properties.”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”

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How to find my IP address on Windows 10

Here’s how to look up your IP on Windows 10 if you’re connected to Wi-Fi:

  1. Click on “Wi-Fi network” in the taskbar.
  2. Select the network you’re connected to.
  3. Click on “Properties.”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”

Here’s how to look up your IP if you’re connected to the Ethernet network:

  1. In the task bar, click on the “Ethernet network” icon.
  2. Select the network you’re connected to.
  3. Click “Properties.”
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”

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How to find my IP address on Mac

Here’s how to find your IP address on Mac if you’re connected to Wi-Fi:

  1. Select “System Settings…” on the Apple menu.
  2. Click the “Network” icon.
  3. Select “Wi-Fi” — then click “Details…” and your IP address will be displayed in the middle of the window.

Here’s how to find your IP address on Mac if you’re connected to the Ethernet:

  1. Select “System Settings…” on the Apple menu.
  2. Click the “Network” icon.
  3. Select “Ethernet” — then click “Details” and your IP address will be displayed in the middle of the window.

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How to find my phone’s IP address

Here’s how to find the IP address on the Android phone:

  1. Go to your phone’s settings.
  2. Select “About device.”
  3. Tap on “Status.”
  4. Here you can find information about your device, including the IP address.

Here’s how to find the IP address on your iPhone:

  1. Go to “Settings.”
  2. Select “Wi-Fi.”
  3. Tap on the network you’re connected to.
  4. You can find your IP under “IPV4 Address.”

Check your IP address on Linux

Here’s how to find the IP address on most Linux systems

  1. Make sure your device is connected to the internet.
  2. Open terminal.
  3. Enter “hostname -I” (without the quotes) to see your local IP address.

Check your IP address on Raspberry IP

Here’s how to find the IP address on a Raspberry PI

  1. Connect your Raspberry PI to the internet.
  2. Open terminal.
  3. Enter “hostname -I” (without the quotes) for your local IP or “ifconfig” for a comprehensive list of network addresses including your external IP.

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How to find my IP address on a Playstation

Here’s how to find the IP address on a Playstation 4:

  1. Open the home screen and go to “Settings.”
  2. Select “Network.”
  3. Select “View connection status” and find your IP address under “IP address.”

Here’s how to find the IP address on a Playstation 5:

  1. Launch your Playstation 5 and open the main menu.
  2. Go to “Settings.”
  3. Select “Network” > “Connection status” > “View connection status.”
  4. Scroll down to find your IP address and other network information.

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How to find my IP address on Xbox

Here’s how to find the IP address on an Xbox One:

  1. On the Xbox controller, press the “Menu” button to open the console’s menu interface.
  2. From the menu, select “Settings” > “Network” > “Network settings” > “Advanced settings.”
  3. Open “IP settings” to see your Xbox One’s IP address.

Here’s how to find the IP address on an Xbox Series X and S:

  1. Click the Xbox button on your controller to open up the menu.
  2. Select “Settings” > “General” > “Network settings” > “Advanced settings.”
  3. Open “IP settings” to see your IP address.

IPv4 vs. IPv6 addresses

How an IP address looks depends on the Internet Protocol version it’s using — IPv4 or IPv6.

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IPv4

Most internet service providers still use IPv4. It’s based on 32 binary bits, consists of four numbers from 0 to 255, and is separated by dots. For example, 103.86.98.1.


However, IPv4 can generate only 4.3 billion unique IP addresses. That’s nowhere near enough in this digital age — IPv4 addresses will soon run out.

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IPv6

IPv6 addresses are made up of 8 blocks of numbers. Each block is written as four hexadecimal digits and separated by colons. For example, 2400:BB40:1100:0000:0000:0000:
0000:0001.


Number groups containing only 0 are often omitted to save space. Instead, a colon is added to indicate the gap. For example, 2400:BB40:1100::1.

Why hasn’t IPv6 been fully implemented yet?

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Unlike the IPv4 protocol, IPv6 won’t ever run out of unique IP addresses — it can provide nearly 3.4×10^38 of them. Furthermore, some argue that IPv6 is a more efficient technology, providing better quality and connectivity.

However, IPv6 has not been fully implemented for two reasons:

  1. IPv6 isn’t backward compatible with IPv4. You can’t access IPv4 websites if your device runs on an IPv6 protocol.

  2. It’s hard to adopt the new technology without immediate gain. IPv4 still suits our needs, and until we reach its limit, a worldwide shift is unlikely.

Public vs. private IP addresses

Public IP, also known as an external IP, is the address provided by your internet service provider. Devices on the same network share this IP address when accessing the internet. For specific details, such as location, you can perform an IP lookup check. On the other hand, private, or local, IPs are assigned to each device on your network by your router. Take a look at the table below to understand the differences between public and private IP addresses better:

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