How to Find Your Local IP Address

Your local IP address is the unique address that your computer uses to communicate with other devices on your local network. It is not the same as your public IP address, which is the address that other devices on the internet use to connect to your computer.

There are a few ways to find your local IP address. One way is to use the command prompt. To do this, open the command prompt by pressing Windows + R and typing cmd. Then, type ipconfig and press Enter. Your local IP address will be listed under the IPv4 Address heading.

Another way to find your local IP address is to use the Network and Sharing Center. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on Network and Sharing Center. Then, click on Change adapter settings. Right-click on the network adapter that you are using and select Properties. Click on the Details tab and your local IP address will be listed under the IPv4 Address heading.

Why You Might Need to Find Your Local IP Address

There are a few reasons why you might need to find your local IP address. For example, you might need to know your local IP address to:

• Connect to a local network device, such as a printer or NAS
• Access a local file or folder shared on another device
• Troubleshoot a network issue