What’s an IP Address? Put simply, an IP address (short for Internet Protocol address) is a unique identifier for your machine. Computers have them, but so do tablets and smartphones.

In short, there are numerous reasons why you might need to know the IP address of a machine on your local network. I want to show you how to find that information on most operating systems.

Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it.

If you need your IP address and use an iPhone, doing so is actually quite easy. Here's how to locate it from your iPhone's home screen.

Write down the IP address that appears in the lines below your "ping" command on the command prompt. This will be the IP address of the website's server.

How to find your IP address on Windows 11 To view your local IP address with Windows 11, follow these instructions: 1. Open the Windows Start menu, type Settings, and open it.

To find the IP address of your router, you'll need to open your computer or smartphone's internet settings page.

Every Roku has its own IP address, which allows the device to join your home network. Here's how to find your Roku IP address in 3 different ways.