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What is a IP Address:
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) defines an IP address as a 32-bit number (232). Format: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa ( 0 ≤ aaa≤ 255). For example: 192.168.1.1
IPv6 uses a 128-bit address (2128). Format: bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb:bbbb ( 0 ≤ b ≤ F ). For example: 2001:0DB8:02de:0000:0000:0000:0000:0e13
Private (LAN) IP Address Ranges:
192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 1)
Google: “IP” or “my ip” or “my ip address” or “what is my ip”
It works for all devices and OS, including: Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista/ XP, Mac, Chromebook, Android Phones,Tablets & TVs, iPhone & iPad, Linux.
How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 2)
This method do not work for router users, otherwise, you will get a Private (LAN) IP address.
- Press the Windows Start key to open the Start Menu (Windows 7/Vista/XP) or Start screen (Windows 8).
- Type cmd and press Enter to launch the command prompt. ( Read More: 6 Ways to Open Command Prompt )
- Type ipconfig /all and press Enter
- Check the IPV4 address (Public or Private IP address) and Mac address (Media Access Control address, also called Physical Address, Format: AA:AA:AA:AA:AA:AA )
- How to copy and paste text on Command Prompt ?
- Copy: Right-click > Mark > Select text using mouse > Enter (Copied)
- Paste: Right-click > Paste
How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 3)
Login the Router and get the Public IP address. ( Read more: How to Login a router )
How to Find the Public IP Address: ( Method 4)
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- Right-click the network connection icon and select Open Network and Sharing Center
- Click Chage adapter settings
- Right-click Local Area Connection and click Status
- Click Details
- Your IP address will appear next to “IPv4 Address”.
How to Find a Website’s IP Address:
- Press the Windows Start key to open the Start Menu (Windows 7/Vista/XP) or Start screen (Windows 8).
- Type cmd and press Enter to launch the command prompt.
- Type ping domain.com, for example: ping www.reddit.com