IP Address

The Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) is a unique address that devices (computers, tablets, and smartphones) use to identify itself and communicate with other devices in the Internet.


IP - Internet Protocol
Address - unique number that gets linked to all online devices.



Finding your IP Address

Windows OS

MAC OS

iOS

Android




Windows OS

  1. Open Settings/Control Panel

  2. Open Network & Internet



  1. Click Network and Sharing Center



  1. Click Change adapter settings


  1. Right click the Network you are connected to and click Status


  1. Click Details...


  1. Your PC's IP address appears in the Value column, next to IPv4 Address.


MAC OS

  1. Click on the Apple icon on the upper-left corner of the screen and click System Preferences


  1. Click Network


  1. Select the network you are connected to and your IP address will be displayed under Status: Connected


iOS

  1. Open the Settings menu


  1. Open Wi-Fi (make sure your device is connected to a Wi-Fi)


  1. Tap the round circle to the right of the Network name that you are connected to


  1. Your IP address is listed under the IP ADDRESS header


Android

  1. Open the Settings menu


2.Tap on About phone/tablet


  1. Open the Status menu


  1. You can now see general information of your device, including the IP address