Your internet service provider assigns a numeric label, called the Internet Protocol (IP) address, to identify your device among billions of others. The internet is a part of our daily lives and we often use it without giving a second thought as to what kind of virtual footprints we are leaving and how this information might be used. An in-depth look at Ping an IP address, their different kinds, the information they provide, and what you can do to protect yourself.
How to find my IP Address ?
Windows 11 :
Here’s how to look up your IP on Windows 11 if you’re connected to Wi-Fi:
- Click on “Start” > “Settings” > “Network & internet” > “Wi-Fi”.
- Select the network and click on the “Properties” option.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window — your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”
Here’s how to look up your IP if you’re connected to the Ethernet network:
- Click on the “Ethernet network” icon.
- Select the network and select “Properties” option.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window.
Windows 10 :
Here’s how to look up your IP on Windows 10 if you’re connected to Wi-Fi:
- Click on “Wi-Fi network”.
- Select the network > “Properties.”
- Your IP will be shown next to “IPv4 address.”
Here’s how to look up your IP if you’re connected to the Ethernet network:
- Click on the “Ethernet network” and select network > “Properties.”
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window.
Windows 8/8.1 :
- Open the Start menu > network > network connection settings.
- Click Network in the Connections.
Windows 7 :
- Open the Start menu > Control Panel.
- Click View network status and tasks > Network and Internet category > Local Area Connection > Details.
- You’ll find your local IP address listed here under IPv4 address.
Command Prompt (CMD) :
- Open the Start menu > open the Command Prompt.
- Type ipconfig into the Command Prompt and press Enter.