Find IP Address in Windows 7, 10, or 11

Every device and every website has an IP (Internet Protocol) address assigned. For devices, they're assigned on a local network. It can be beneficial to know your device’s IP address, especially if you need to solve technical issues, set up other devices, or fix problems on your network. You can find local IP addresses for your computers in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re on Windows 7, Windows 10, or Windows 11, this article will show you how to find the local IP address on Windows.

How to find IP address on Windows 7

Using the command prompt (Windows 7)

1. Click the Windows button and place your cursor in the search box.

2. Type cmd and then press Enter.

How To Get Your Local IP Address on Windows 7 - Step 1 - cmd in start menu to run command prompt in windows 7

3. Type ipconfig into the command prompt and press Enter again. Information will pop up in the black box.

How To Get Your Local IP Address on Windows 7 - Step 2 - ipconfig typed into the command prompt for windows 7

4. Review the display. Look for the IPv4 label. This will be your IP address.

Now, you can find your IP with command prompt. In addition, you can also see your IPv6 address, your subnet mask, and your default gateway.

How To Get Your Local IP Address on Windows 7 - Step 3 - ipconfig results for windows 7

Using the Windows control panel (Windows 7)

  1. Select the Windows Start button.
  2. Click Control Panel.
  3. Choose Network and Internet.
  4. Choose Network and Sharing Center.
  5. If you have a wired connection, double-click Local Area Connection and click Details. If you have a wireless adapter, double-click Wireless Network Connection [Network Name] and click Details. Then, review the IPv4 label for your IP address.

How to find IP address on Windows 10

Using the command prompt (Windows 10)

1. Click the Windows search bar in the lower left.

2. Type cmd.

3. Click the Command Prompt match or hit Enter.

cmd in start menu to run command prompt on windows 10

4. Type ipconfig into the command prompt and hit Enter again.

ipconfig at command prompt in windows 10 - How To Get Your Local IP Address on Windows 10 - Step 4

5. Review the display. Look for the IPv4 label, which reveals your IP address.

ipconfig results in windows 10 - ow To Get Your Local IP Address on Windows 10 - Step 5

Using the Windows control panel (Windows 10)

  1. Click the Windows search bar in the lower left.
  2. Type Control Panel.
  3. Select the Control Panel match or hit Enter.
  4. Select Network and Internet.
  5. Click Network and Sharing Center.
  6. Choose Change adapter settings on the left side.
  7. If you have a wired connection, double-click Ethernet and click Details. If you have a wireless adapter, double-click Wireless Network Connection [Network Name] and click Details. Review the IPv4 label for your IP address.

Now, you know how to see IP addresses on Windows 10 using command prompt or the control panel.

How to find IP address on Windows 11

Using the command prompt (Windows 11)

1. Go to the Windows start button in the lower left.

2. Right-click it and select Windows Terminal from the list.

3. When given the choice between PowerShell or command prompt, choose command prompt.

4. Type ipconfig and press Enter.

5. Review the display. Look for the IPv4 label to find your device’s IP address.

Using the Windows Settings (Windows 11)

1. Open the Windows Settings menu by pressing Windows+I on your keyboard.

2. Click Network & Internet in the sidebar.

3. Click Properties beside your network name.

4. Scroll down to the IPv4 Address.  Your IP address is listed next to it.

The steps above will give your local, or private, IP address. If you're wondering "what's my public IP," check the home page. You can also clear your cache in Windows if you're experiencing slow speeds or other browser issues.