# How to find your IP address

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-to-find-your-ip-address/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:03:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2313878/how-to-find-ip-address/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- A home network has public and private IP addresses.
- Search online for your public IP.
- Device network settings show your private IP.

## Summary

Each device on a home network has a private IP address, while the network shares a public IP address that websites can see. The article explains how to find either type on common devices and why the distinction matters.

A public IP can be found by searching “what is my IP” online; private addresses appear in network settings or command-line tools such as `ipconfig` on Windows. A router’s address, often `192.168.1.1`, is used to reach its settings. IP addresses can help with troubleshooting and device setup, and most home public addresses change over time.

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