How do I Locate my IP Address?


Windows 10

You can locate your IP Address on a Windows computer by following these instructions:

  1. Open your Start menu and search “Command Prompt” or "cmd."
  2. Type ipconfig and then press Enter.
  3. Locate your IPv4 or IPv6 Address in the list of information that populates. This is your computer's IP Address.

 

Windows 11

You can locate your IP Address on a Windows computer by following these instructions:

  1. Open your Start menu and search “Command Prompt” or "cmd."
  2. Type ipconfig and then press Enter.
  3. Locate your IPv4 or IPv6 Address in the list of information that populates. This is your computer's IP Address.

 

Mac OS

NOTE on Names:  As you'll see below, a Mac's computer name is referred to as NetBIOS name.  In addition, the MAC  in MAC address* stands for Media Access Control and not Macintosh.

*On older OS versions the Mac Address will be referred to as Ethernet ID.

To find IP address:

  1. Open the Apple menu by clicking the Apple icon icon in the top left corner of display. Select System Preferences (see image below).
  2. Click the Network icon (see image below).

3. Make sure Ethernet (or Thunderbolt Ethernet) is selected in the left sidebar. Your IP address will be displayed in field on right (see red box in image below).