This post shows students and new users how to find their IP addresses when using Windows 11.
Whether connected to Wi-Fi or a wired connection, your computer will have a unique IP address assigned to it. If you need that information, the steps below should help you.
You’d want to know your computer IP address for many reasons. For example, if you want to connect remotely to your computer or try to access your device through the firewall, you’ll need to get the computer’s IP address to connect or allow a connection.
In Windows 11, there are many ways to get that information. Advanced users can simply run a quick command to get it. However, not all users are power users or advanced. So, we will show you a very simple way to find your IP address.
To get started finding your IP address in Windows 11, follow the steps below:
How to find the IP address in Windows 11
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.
To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:
Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Network & Internet, and select Wi-Fi or Ethernet on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.
Your computer will connect to the internet or any other network in two ways. You can get the IP address of either the Wi-Fi connection or the Ethernet (Wired) connection.
If you’re connected via Wi-Fi, simply click Wi-Fi under Network & Internet. On the Wi-Fi adapter pane, scroll down, and you should view details, including IP address information.
Do the same if you’re connected via an Ethernet (wired) connection. You should be able to see your IP addresses for both IPv4 and IPv6. In almost all cases, IPv4 is the address you want. Ignore IPv6 at the moment.
How to find network details in Windows 11
If you need more network information, including IP addresses, go to the Advanced network settings pane under Network & Internet.
Under the Advanced network settings, select Hardware and connection properties.
Then, please select the network adapter to view its connection properties. This will show you many more details about the computer connection properties for the wired or Wi-Fi connection.
How to find an IP address from the command line
Users familiar with the command line can run a simple command to view IP address info in Windows 11.
Click on Start and search for Command Prompt, as shown below. Then select and open the Command Prompt app.
Run the commands below to view your IP address information when it opens.
ipconfig
That will show your computer IP address.
How to find your public IP address in Windows 11
The IP address information you have discovered above are all private IP addresses assigned to your computer. A public IP address from your provider is also assigned to your internet-connected device.
You may need the public IP address in some cases. To find the public IP address assigned to you by your service provider, go to Google.com.
Then, in the Google search box, type “What is my IP address.“
Google will show the public IP address assigned to your internet device.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
This post showed you how to find IP address information in Windows 11. If you find any error above, please use the comment form below to report.
Leave a Reply