What Is My Local IP Address?
Your local IP address is the one your router gives your device, usually something like 192.168.1.23. Here's how to find it on any device, and how it differs from the public IP that websites see.
Your IP Addresses
Websites can't read your local IP address. Your browser keeps it private, so you have to look it up in your device's settings. For your location, provider and more about your public IP, see the full IP address check.
Public vs. Local IP Address
Your home network has two kinds of IP addresses. Your internet provider gives your router one public address. The router then gives each phone, laptop, TV and printer at home its own local (private) address. When you browse, every device goes out through the router, so websites only see the public address.
| Public IP | Local IP | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | 73.158.64.15 | 192.168.1.23 |
| Assigned by | Your internet provider | Your router |
| Who sees it | Every website and app you use | Only devices on your network |
| Shared? | By all devices on your network | Different for each device |
| Where to find it | At the top of this page | In your device or router settings |
The router translates between the two with a technique called NAT. That's why the IP shown on this page doesn't match the one in your computer's network settings.
How to Find Your Local IP Address
Make sure the device is connected to the network you care about. On Wi-Fi and on mobile data a phone has different addresses.
Windows 11 and Windows 10
- Open Settings > Network & internet.
- Click Wi-Fi (or Ethernet), then the name of your network or Hardware properties.
- Your local IP is next to IPv4 address.
Faster: press Win + R, type cmd, press Enter, then type ipconfig. Look for IPv4 Address under your Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter. Default Gateway is your router's address.
Mac
- Open System Settings > Wi-Fi (or Network for a cable connection).
- Click Details… next to the network you're connected to.
- Open the TCP/IP tab. Your local IP is next to IP address, and Router is your router's address.
Faster: hold Option and click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar. The IP address is listed under your network.
iPhone and iPad
- Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Tap the (i) next to the network you're connected to.
- Under IPv4 Address, look for IP Address. Router is your router's address.
Android
- Open Settings > Network & internet > Internet (on Samsung: Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi).
- Tap the gear icon next to the network you're connected to.
- The local IP is under IP address. On some phones you have to tap View more or Advanced first.
Menu names differ a little between phone makers. If you can't find it, many phones also show the IP address in Settings > About phone > Status.
Chromebook
- Click the time in the bottom-right corner, then the Wi-Fi icon.
- Click the network you're connected to to open its details.
- Your local IP is listed as IP address under Network.
Linux
Open a terminal and run hostname -I for a quick list, or ip addr for full details. Your local IP is the inet address on your Wi-Fi or Ethernet interface (usually named wlan0, wlp…, eth0 or enp…), not 127.0.0.1.
Find Every Device on Your Network
Your router knows the local IP of every connected device. That's the easiest way to find the address of a printer, smart TV or game console that has no obvious settings screen:
- Find your router's address. It's the Default Gateway or Router entry from the steps above, most often
192.168.1.1,192.168.0.1or10.0.0.1. - Type that address into your browser and sign in. The password is often printed on a label on the router.
- Look for a list called Connected Devices, Attached Devices or DHCP Clients.
Many routers from Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T, Eero and Google Nest show the same list in their mobile app.
Why Your IP Starts with 192.168, 10 or 172
Three ranges of addresses are reserved for private networks and never appear on the public internet. Your router uses one of them, so your local IP will always start like this:
| Range | Typically used by |
|---|---|
192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255 | Most home routers (Netgear, TP-Link, Linksys, AT&T, Google Nest Wifi, Eero) |
10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255 | Xfinity gateways, offices and schools |
172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255 | Business networks, Docker and virtual machines |
Two other addresses you may run into:
169.254.x.x: your device didn't get an address from the router and gave itself one. Something is wrong with the connection. Restart the router and reconnect.127.0.0.1: "localhost," the device talking to itself. It's never your network address.
If your public IP starts with 100.64 to 100.127, your provider uses carrier-grade NAT and shares one public address among many customers. To work out the size of any network range, use the Subnet Calculator.
When You Need Your Local IP
- Adding a printer or scanner that your computer doesn't find on its own.
- Port forwarding for a game console, game server or security camera. The router needs to know which local IP gets the traffic. Afterward, check which ports are open with the Open Port Scanner.
- Opening your router's settings to change the Wi-Fi password or update firmware.
- Remote desktop, file sharing or a home server (NAS) inside your own network.
- Troubleshooting when a device says it's connected but nothing loads.
Keep the same local IP: routers can hand a device a new local address after a restart, which breaks port forwarding and printer setups. In your router's settings, look for DHCP reservation (sometimes "static lease") and pin the device to its current address. To change an address instead, see how to change your IP address on each device.
Can Websites See Your Local IP?
Not in current browsers. Websites see your public IP address, which is enough to estimate your city and provider. The local address used to leak through WebRTC, the browser technology behind video calls. Today Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge replace it with a random placeholder name ending in .local. With a VPN, though, WebRTC can still reveal your real public IP. Check yours with the WebRTC Leak Test.