How To: Find Your Computer's IP Address

An IP address is the number your computer uses on a network. IT may ask for it when troubleshooting a connection problem.

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Windows 11

1

Open network settings

Go to Settings > Network & internet, then select Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2

Open hardware properties

Select Hardware properties.
3

Find the address

Look for IPv4 address. It looks like four numbers separated by periods.

Mac

1

Open network settings

Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Network, then select Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2

Open details

Select Details next to the connection, then TCP/IP.
3

Find the address

Look for IP address.

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