How to Check Your Computer's IP Address — View and Find the

This updated guide explains how to Check Your Computer's IP Address — View and Find the through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

This article shows you how to check your computer's IP address.

Method 1. Check the IP Address Using the Cmd Window.

Step 1: Select Start -> Run or use the shortcut Windows + R to open the Run dialog box. In the Run dialog box, enter the keyword cmd and select OK (or press Enter ).

Step 2: In the cmd. exe window, enter ipconfig and press Enter .

Step 3: After pressing Enter , the window cmd. exe will appear some information including the IPv4 Address line is the IP address of the computer.

Method 2. Check the Computer's IP Address from a Network Connection.

Step 1: Left-click the network icon in the taskbar and select Open Network and Sharing Center .

Or you can choose Start -> Control Panel -> View network status and tasks .

Step 2: The Network and Sharing Center window appears, click the network icon (different network connections will have different icons).

Step 3: The Status dialog box appears, select Details.

Step 4: The Network Connection Details dialog box appears, the IPv4 Address line is the computer's IP address.