Browser Support: Computer Instructions on Finding Your IP Address

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General Guidelines

  1. Supported Systems:

a. Windows

b. macOS

2. Purpose: The IP address identifies your device on a network. It appears as numbers separated by dots (IPv4) or colons (IPv6), such as 192.168.0.1


Finding IP Address

On Windows Devices:

  1. Open the Start Menu and search for cmd.
  2. Select the Command Prompt.

3. Type ipconfig and press Enter.

4. Look for the line labeled IPv4 Address—this is your IP address.


Outcome: You can find your IP address on your Windows device.

On macOS Devices:

  1. Click the Apple logo (top left) and select System Settings.

2. Navigate to:

a. Network on the left side of your screen.

b. Select Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on your connection).

3. Click Details....

4. Your IP Address will now be displayed.

Outcome: You can find your IP address on your macOS device.