How to find computer IP address on Windows 11

• To find the IP address on Windows 11, open Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, then select the Wi-Fi properties and confirm your IP address next to “IPv4 address.”
• Alternatively, open Command Prompt and run the “ipconfig” command to find the IP.
• Or, in PowerShell, run the “Get-NetIPConfiguration -detailed” command to find the IP.

On Windows 11, I often need to quickly check my device’s IP address when troubleshooting network issues, setting up file sharing, or connecting to other devices on the same network. The good news is that Windows 11 makes it easy to find both your local (LAN) and public (WAN) IP address using several built-in tools.

Your LAN IP address identifies your device within your home or office network. I usually rely on it when I’m configuring network discovery, mapping shared folders, or resolving connectivity issues between computers, printers, or NAS devices for file sharing. On the other hand, your WAN IP address is the one your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns to your router, and it’s useful for diagnosing external connectivity issues or setting up remote access.

Whatever the reason, Windows 11 offers multiple ways to find the IP address of your computer, router, or internet connection using the Settings app, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and even your browser.

This guide will teach you how to find your external and local IP addresses on Windows 11.

• Find your computer’s IP address on Windows 11
• Find your internet IP address on Windows 11

Find your computer’s IP address on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can find your computer’s TCP/IP address in many ways using commands or the Settings app.

Check IP from Command Prompt (CMD) method

To find the IP address on Windows 11 with CMD, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the app.

3. Type the following command to find your IP address on Windows 11 and press Enter:

   ipconfig

4. Confirm the IPv4 and IPv6 (if applicable) addresses.

   

Once you complete the steps, the TCP/IP address configuration will be displayed under the active adapter name, such as “Ethernet adapter Ethernet” or “Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi.”

The “Default Gateway” information would be the router’s IP address.

Check IP from PowerShell method

To find your IP address with PowerShell commands, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the app.

3. Type the following command to find your Windows 11 IP address and press Enter:

   Get-NetIPConfiguration -detailed

4. Confirm the IPv4Address and IPv6LinkLocalAddress (if applicable) addresses.

   

After you complete the steps, the network settings will appear for each active adapter.

The “IPv4DefaultGateway” shows the address of your local network router.

Check IP from Settings app method

To see your IP address configuration from the Settings app, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Network & internet.

3. Click the Ethernet or Wi-Fi tab.

4. Select the wireless properties setting (if applicable).

   

5. Confirm the IP address configuration at the bottom of the page.

   

Once you complete the steps, you will know your computer’s local IP (versions 4 and 6) address. However, the adapter properties don’t show the Default Gateway, DNS, or DHCP server addresses.

Check full IP configuration

To view the full IP configuration on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on Network & internet.

3. Click the “Advanced network settings” tab.

   

4. Under the “More settings” section, click the “Hardware and connection properties” setting.

   

5. Confirm the IP address (versions 4 and 6) of your computer.

   

After you complete the steps, the Settings app will display the complete network configurations for all adapters, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet.

The “IPv4 default gateway” shows the address of your local network router.

Find your internet IP address on Windows 11

The WAN (external or public) IP address configuration differs from the LAN (local) IP address configuration. The local address is the configuration assigned by the router (or DHCP server) to enable the computer to connect to other devices on the local network. On the other hand, the external address is assigned by your internet provider to the router to provide internet connectivity in your location.

In addition to searching for “What’s my IP” on Google or Bing, there are multiple methods to find your external (or public) IP address using the web browser, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

Check public IP from Web browser

To find your internet IP address on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.

2. Type the following command in the address bar and press Enter:

   ifconfig.me

3. Under the “Your Connection” section, confirm your external IP address.

   

Once you complete the steps, you will know your internet provider’s public IP address assigned to your location.

Check public IP from Command Prompt

To find your public IP address with Command Prompt, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the app.

3. Type the following command to find the internal IP address configuration and press Enter:

   nslookup myip.opendns.com. resolver1.opendns.com

4. Confirm your external IP address.

   

After you complete the steps, the external IP address will be listed under the “Non-authoritative answer” section.

Check public IP from PowerShell

To find your public IP address with PowerShell, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for PowerShell and click the top result to open the app.

3. Type the following command to find the internal IP address configuration and press Enter:

   (Invoke-WebRequest ifconfig.me/ip).Content.Trim()

4. Confirm the public IP address for your internet connection.

   

Once you complete the steps, the public IP address will be revealed without opening a web browser.

Update May 14, 2026: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.