How to Find Your Computer IP Address (Windows)

Instructions

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     Go to the Start menu, go to Run, and type "CMD" in the dialog box (without the quotes.)

   • 2
     

     Now you should see a dark (DOS) window that looks just like the picture on the left of this article step.

     Without the quotes, type "IPCONFIG" and press ENTER.

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     Now you should see some network information, along with the IP ADDRESS of your computer listed.

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   • 4
     

     The following steps are OPTIONAL:

     If more information is needed, other than the IP address, type the following from the same DOS box described in step two: IPCONFIG /ALL

     This will provide you with more network information on your computer. Its purposes may vary.

   • 5
     

     There are also websites available that can provide your computer IP, such as www.whatismyip.com.

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     If you have a router/network set up, please note that the initial steps above will only show you the network's IP from the router. For example, if you have a Linksys router installed, and perform the IPCONFIG command, it will show you something like "192.168.1.x" as opposed to your computer's local/root address. For this reason, following STEP 5 above may be useful.