How to Find Your IP Address
There are many ways to determine your IP address. IP stands for Internet Protocol address, and this address allows your computer to “talk” to other computers online. Programs such as certain scripts require you to know your IP address to ensure only you are using the program. A VPN or a virtual private network can be established using your IP address to link your home and office computer. This allows you to work at home with ease. There are countless other tasks which require your IP address or use it in some way.
Regardless of why you might need your IP address, here’s how to find it.
Use a Specialized Website
A "What is My IP" site pings your computer and immediately offer up your IP address along with plenty of other details. The site can tell you about proxies, languages, cookies, screen resolution and more. Of course you can also find that information on your own or you might already have it committed to memory.
Find a Local IP Address
This is your internet IP address. You also have a local IP address that is very basic and has little purpose other than to be a placeholder. Your Internet IP address has many functions, your local (or LAN) one does not. But to find your LAN IP address, you can:
- Go to the Start Menu.
- Select Run.
- Type in CMD and press Enter.
- Then in the DOS box that appears type in “ipconfig” and press Enter.
- Your local IP address should appear.
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