How to find your IP address

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.