Whether you're troubleshooting a network issue or setting up a device, knowing your local IP address is essential. This guide walks you through three simple ways to locate your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in Windows.
Method 1: Using Command Prompt
Press Windows Key + R, type CMD, and hit Enter.
In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Under your active network adapter, locate the IPv4 Address and IPv6 Address entries. These are your local IP addresses.
Method 2: Using the Settings App
Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app.
Navigate to Network & Internet.
On Windows 10: Click View hardware and connection properties.
On Windows 11: Click Advanced network settings, then Hardware and connection properties.
Scroll down to find the IPv4 and IPv6 address entries.
An IPv4 address typically looks like 192.168.1.5, with /24 indicating a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
An IPv6 address will include a prefix like /64.
Method 3: Using Control Panel
Press Windows Key + R, type Control, and press Enter.
Go to Network and Internet, then click View network status and tasks.
Select your active network connection.
In the Ethernet Status or Wi-Fi Status window, click Details.
Locate the IPv4 Address and IPv6 Address entries to view your local IPs.
These methods provide quick access to your device’s local IP information, whether you're using Windows 10 or 11.
Understanding your IP address is a small but vital step in managing your network effectively. Keep this guide handy for future reference.