How to Check IP Address

You have probably heard a lot about IP address or simply IP. Well, it stands for Internet Protocol. Your IP address is like your device's unique mailing address on the internet. It allows your computer or phone to communicate with other devices and websites. Each IP address on its own is uniquely different. With an IP address, you can pinpoint a certain location where a particular web traffic may be coming from. 

To check your own public IP address that websites see, you can:

Visit https://www.whatismyip.com/. It will automatically display your public IP address. The website also allows you to search for any other IP address to extract the location and any other information available.

How to Check Your IP Address on Your Device

1. Android

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1. Open Settings: Go to the Settings app.
2. Network & Internet: Tap on "Network & Internet" (this may vary slightly based on your device).
3. Wi-Fi: Tap on the Wi-Fi network you're connected to.
4. IP Address: Your IP address will be displayed within the network details, often under the "Advanced" options.

2. iOS (iPhone/iPad)

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1. Open Settings: Go to the Settings app.
2. Wi-Fi: Tap on "Wi-Fi".
3. Info Button: Tap the blue information button (i) next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
4. IP Address: Your IP address will be listed under the "IPv4 Address" section.

3. Windows Computer

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1. Open Command Prompt: Click the Start menu, search for "cmd", and press Enter.
2. Type and Execute: Type ipconfig /all into the command prompt window and press Enter.
3. Find your IP Address: Look for "IPv4 Address". This is your device's local IP address.

4. MacOS

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1. Open System Preferences: Click the Apple icon in the top left corner and select "System Preferences".
2. Network Settings: Click on "Network", then select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
3. IP Address: Your IP address will be displayed within the network settings.

5. Linux

1. Open Terminal: The shortcut varies between Linux distributions, but you can usually search for "Terminal".
2. Command: Type ifconfig and press Enter.
3. Find Your IP: Look for the section relevant to your connection (often called 'eth0' for wired, or 'wlan0' for WiFi). Your IP address will be listed next to "inet addr"