How to Check Your IP Address in Windows (Private IP & Public IP explained)

Hello, this is BlockDMask.

Today, we'll learn how to check your computer's IP address in Windows — both your private (internal) IP and public (external) IP.

If you’ve ever worked with remote access, routers, VPNs, or server setups, you’ve probably heard of "IP addresses." Fortunately, checking your IP is very easy, and it's useful in many situations.

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✅ How to check your Private IP address (inside your local network)

This is the IP address assigned to your computer by your router, usually in a home or office network. Other devices on the same Wi-Fi network have similar addresses.

📌 Method 1: Using Command Prompt (cmd)

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run window.
  2. Type cmd and press Enter.
  3. In the black command window, type:
ipconfig

You’ll see detailed network information. Look for the section labeled:

Ethernet adapter (or Wireless LAN adapter):

   IPv4 Address . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.101

Here, 192.168.0.101 is your private/internal IP address.

This address is only visible inside your local network. Other devices connected to the same router usually have IPs like 192.168.X.X or 10.X.X.X.


✅ How to check your Public IP address (external Internet address)

This is the IP address your ISP assigns to you for Internet access. It is visible to external servers and websites.

Checking your public IP is very simple:

Example result:

Your Public IP Address is: 123.45.67.89

Important: - This address may change regularly if you have a dynamic IP from your ISP. - Some ISPs offer static IPs (fixed), but most home connections are dynamic.


✅ Why should you check your IP address?

Knowing your IP is important in many situations:

  • Setting up remote access to your PC or server
  • Configuring NAS, CCTV, or network printers
  • Router port forwarding setup
  • Allowing specific IP access in corporate networks or firewalls
  • Diagnosing network problems

Simply put: understanding your IP address is a basic but essential networking skill.


That’s it for how to check your IP address (both private and public) in Windows.
Thank you for reading!

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