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Check Your Public IP Address (Internet-facing IP)

Your public IP address is the one assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and is visible to websites and services you visit.

You can find it in two ways:

A. Using a Website:

1. Open your browser.

2. Go to a website like WhatIsMyIP.com or IPChicken.com.

3. Your public IP address will be displayed on the homepage.

B. Using Google Search:

1. Open Google in your browser.

2. Type "What is my IP" and press Enter.

3. Google will show your public IP address directly at the top of the search results.

2. Check Your Local (Private) IP Address on Your Device

Your local IP address is used to identify your device within your local network (LAN). Here's how to find it:

A. On Windows (PC):

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Type cmd and press Enter.

3. In the Command Prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.

4. Look for the section labeled "Ethernet adapter" (for wired connection) or "Wi-Fi adapter" (for wireless).

5. Your IPv4 address will be displayed next to "IPv4 Address". This is your local IP address.

B. On Mac (macOS):

1. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.

2. Click Network.

3. Select the active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) on the left.

4. Your local IP address will be displayed on the right under "Status".

C. On Linux:

1. Open the Terminal.

2. Type ifconfig (or ip a if you're using newer distributions).

3. Look for the section with inet (e.g., inet 192.168.1.5).

4. The number following inet is your local IP address.

D. On Android:

1. Open Settings.

2. Go to Wi-Fi and connect to your network.

3. Tap the network name (SSID).

4. Look for the IP address under the connection details.

E. On iPhone/iPad (iOS):

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi.

3. Tap the i icon next to your connected network.

4. Your IP address will be listed under IPV4 Address.

3. Check Your IP Address Using Router Admin Page

You can also check both your public and local IP addresses from your router's admin page:

1. Open a browser.

2. Enter your router's IP address in the URL bar (typically something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

3. Log in with your router's admin username and password.

4. Look for the Status or WAN page, where your public IP address will be listed.

5. For the local IP, go to LAN settings or Device List to see all connected devices and their local IPs.

4. What is the Difference Between Public and Local IP?

Public IP: Visible to the outside world. It's the address your router uses to communicate with the internet.

Local IP: Assigned to each device within your home or office network (router, computers, smartphones, etc.). This is used for internal communication.