How do I find my IP address?

The fastest way to find your IP address is to open ipnow.dev — your public IP is shown instantly. No app, sign up or technical knowledge required.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 is the older 32-bit address format (e.g. 99.33.79.49). IPv6 is the newer 128-bit format that provides many more addresses. Many devices now have both.

How do I find my IP address using ipconfig on Windows?

Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter. In the Command Prompt, type `ipconfig` and press Enter. Find your active adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and read the IPv4 Address. The Default Gateway is your router's local IP.

What is my Windows local IP address?

Your local IP (e.g. 192.168.1.5) is assigned by your router and visible in ipconfig under IPv4 Address. It is different from your public IP — local IPs work only within your home network.

Why does my Windows IP address keep changing?

Your public IP changes when your ISP reassigns it. Your local IP changes if your router reassigns it via DHCP. To fix local IP changes, set a static local IP in Settings → Network & Internet → your connection → Edit IP assignment → Manual.

How do I find my router's IP address on Windows?

Run `ipconfig` in Command Prompt. The Default Gateway value is your router's local IP (typically 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). Type that address into any browser to access your router admin page.

What is my IP address on Windows?

Q: What is my IP address?

Your IP address is a unique number that identifies your device on the internet. ipnow detects and displays your public IPv4 and IPv6 address at the top of this page automatically.

Your Windows PC's public IP appears instantly above. No downloads, no command line needed — ipnow detects it automatically in any browser.

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Your public IP address

216.73.216.157

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This is the address that websites, apps and online services see when you connect. ipnow doesn't store or log it.

Location

Network & ISP

Location is estimated from your IP address and may differ from your exact physical location.

Understanding your Windows IP address

Public and local IP addresses on Windows, how to find them via Settings or Command Prompt, and why they change.

Your Windows PC has two IP addresses

Your PC has a public IP (shown above) shared with all devices on your network, assigned by your ISP. It also has a local/private IP (typically 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x) used only inside your home network. Wi-Fi and Ethernet each have separate local IPs.

How to find your IP on Windows

Your public IP is at the top of this page. For your local IP: press Win + R → type cmd → press Enter → run `ipconfig`. Your IPv4 Address under the active adapter is your local IP. In Settings: Settings → Network & Internet → select Wi-Fi or Ethernet → Properties.

Wi-Fi vs Ethernet on Windows

Both Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapters share the same public IP through your router, but each has its own local IP assigned by your router's DHCP. ipnow always shows the public IP, regardless of which adapter your Windows PC uses.

Why your IP address changes

Most home and mobile connections use dynamic IP addresses that your ISP can reassign at any time — typically when you restart your router, reconnect, or switch networks. A static IP stays fixed but usually costs extra from your ISP.

Is it safe to share your Windows IP address?

Every website your Windows PC visits can see your public IP. Here is what that means and your privacy options.

What your Windows IP reveals

Your public IP can expose your approximate city, region, and ISP. It does not reveal your name, street address, or what you've searched for. Any website, game server, or online service you connect to can log your public IP.

We never log it

ipnow shows no ads and runs no trackers. We never store or log your IP address on our servers. Geolocation and ISP details are fetched from privacy-respecting third-party providers.

Staying private on Windows

InPrivate or Incognito mode in your browser does not change your IP. To mask it from websites and your ISP, use a reputable VPN application on Windows. Windows also supports built-in VPN protocols under Settings → Network & Internet → VPN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IP addresses and how ipnow works.

Your public IP is shown at the top of this page. For your local IP, open Command Prompt (Win + R → cmd) and run `ipconfig`. Look for the IPv4 Address under your active network adapter.