How to Find an IP Address on a PC Across Various Operating Systems

Identifying the IP address of your PC is crucial for various reasons like networking, remote access, or troubleshooting. Here's how you can find it across major operating systems:

1. Windows:

Windows 10/11:

Right-click on the Start button, then click on 'Windows PowerShell' or 'Command Prompt'.

Type ipconfig and press Enter.

Look for "IPv4 Address" (or "IP Address"). The adjacent value is your IP.

Earlier Versions:

Go to Start > Run, type cmd and hit Enter.

Follow the above steps.

2. macOS:

Open 'System Preferences' > 'Network'.

Select the network you're connected to (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

Your IP address will be displayed beneath the connection status.

3. Linux:

Open a Terminal window.

Type ip a or ifconfig and press Enter.

Under the desired network adapter (e.g., eth0 for wired, wlan0 for wireless), find "inet". The following value is your IP.

4. Chrome OS:

Click on the notification area (bottom-right).

Open 'Settings' (gear icon) > 'Network'.

Click on your connected network. Your IP will be listed under 'Network'.

5. FreeBSD:

Open a Terminal or Shell session.

Type ifconfig and press Enter.

Locate your active network interface (e.g., em0). The IP is next to "inet".