Find Your IP Address

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Here is a step-by-step guide for finding your IP address on a Windows PC:

Using Settings

  1. Click on the network icon in the taskbar (it looks like a Wi-Fi or Ethernet symbol).
  2. Right-click on your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  3. Select "Properties" from the context menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Properties" section.
  5. Your IP address will be listed next to "IPv4 address".

Using Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel by typing "control panel" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Click on "Network and Internet".
  3. Click on "Network and Sharing Center".
  4. Click "Change adapter settings" on the left.
  5. Double-click on your active network connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
  6. In the status window that opens, click "Details".
  7. Your IP address will be listed next to "IPv4 Address".

Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt by typing "cmd" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Look for the line that says "IPv4 Address". The number next to it is your IP address.

Tips:

  • Your IP address may be different depending on whether you're connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  • If you can't find the network icon in the taskbar, it may be hidden. Click the up arrow to reveal hidden icons.
  • In Command Prompt, you can also use ipconfig /all to get more detailed network information.

By following these simple steps, you can quickly find your Windows PC's IP address whenever you need it, whether for troubleshooting network issues, setting up devices, or other purposes. Knowing your IP address gives you valuable information about your system's network configuration.Using Settings

  1. Click on the network icon in the taskbar (it looks like a Wi-Fi or Ethernet symbol).
  2. Right-click on your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  3. Select "Properties" from the context menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Properties" section.
  5. Your IP address will be listed next to "IPv4 address".

Using Control Panel

  1. Open the Control Panel by typing "control panel" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Click on "Network and Internet".
  3. Click on "Network and Sharing Center".
  4. Click "Change adapter settings" on the left.
  5. Double-click on your active network connection (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
  6. In the status window that opens, click "Details".
  7. Your IP address will be listed next to "IPv4 Address".

Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt by typing "cmd" in the Windows search bar.
  2. Type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Look for the line that says "IPv4 Address". The number next to it is your IP address.

Tips:

  • Your IP address may be different depending on whether you're connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  • If you can't find the network icon in the taskbar, it may be hidden. Click the up arrow to reveal hidden icons.
  • In Command Prompt, you can also use ipconfig /all to get more detailed network information.

By following these simple steps, you can quickly find your Windows PC's IP address whenever you need it, whether for troubleshooting network issues, setting up devices, or other purposes. Knowing your IP address gives you valuable information about your system's network configuration.

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