How do I check a computer’s IP address?

 

To check a computer's IP address, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt: In Windows, press the Windows key + R, type "cmd" in the Run dialog box, and press Enter. On a Mac, open the Terminal app.

2. Type "ipconfig" (Windows) or "ifconfig" (Mac) and press Enter: This will display your computer's IP address, along with other network information.

3. Look for the "IPv4 Address" or "IP Address" line: This will display your computer's IP address in the format of four sets of numbers separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.0.1).

Alternatively, you can also check your IP address using a web browser:

1. Open a web browser and go to a site that displays your IP address, such as whatismyip.com or ipchicken.com.

2. The site will automatically display your computer's public IP address, which is the address assigned to your router by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Note that your IP address may change over time, especially if you have a dynamic IP address assigned by your ISP. To ensure that you always have access to your computer's IP address, you can use a dynamic DNS service that assigns a domain name to your IP address and updates it automatically as your IP address changes.