Finding an IP address is easy if you know where to look.
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a logical address assigned to devices connected to a computer network. This includes your home network, which may consist of just a few devices, to the vast global network known as the Internet. Every device that connects to your home network has its own IP address. The first step in finding your IP address is to narrow down the device or connection you are inquiring about.
Instructions
Windows
1. Click the Windows "Start" button in the lower left corner of your desktop and type "Run" in the Search box. Press the "Enter" key.
2. Type "cmd" in the Run box and press "Enter."
3. Type "ipconfig /all" and press "Enter." The IP address for the network adapter is displayed along with other information about your computer's network connection.
Mac
4. Click on the "Apple" logo key and click "System Preferences."
5. Click "Network."
6. Click "Built-In Ethernet" or "Airport."
7. Click the "TCP/IP" tab to display the IP address for your network adapter.
Internet IP Address
8. Open Internet Explorer or your preferred Web browser.
9. Navigate to a website that discovers and reports your Internet IP address as a free service. Whatsmyip.net and IP-address.com (this is the correct spelling -- only one "d') are two of the many websites that provide this service.
10. Look on the page that opens in your browser. Your IP address is prominently displayed.
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