Find Your IP Address on Any Device
There are two different questions hiding inside "what's my IP address": do you want your public IP (the one websites see), or your local IP (the one your router assigned to this specific device)? This page gives you both, fast, across every device, plus how to see every device on your network at a glance.
The fast answer: your public IP
This one's the same no matter which device you're on. Check it here and it shows both your IPv4 and IPv6 address the moment the page loads, on a phone, laptop, or tablet.
Quick reference: where to find your local IP on each device
| Device | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Windows | Command Prompt, ipconfig, under your active adapter |
| Mac | System Settings > Network > your active connection |
| iPhone | Settings > Wi-Fi > tap the (i) next to your network |
| Android | Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > tap your network |
| Router | Log into the admin page (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) |
For the exact click-by-click steps and command syntax on each of these, see What Is My IPv4 Address? How to Find It on Any Device for IPv4, or What Is My IPv6 Address? if you're specifically looking for your IPv6 address.
See every device on your network at once
Individual device settings only show you that one device's address. If you want to see everything connected to your home network at the same time, your router's admin page is the place to look, not any single device's settings.
- Find your router's local address. On Windows, run
ipconfigand look for Default Gateway. On Mac, check System Settings > Network > your connection > Details, where it's listed as Router. - Type that address into a browser. This opens your router's login page.
- Log in with your router's admin credentials (often printed on a sticker on the router itself if you haven't changed them).
- Look for a section called Connected Devices, DHCP Clients, or Attached Devices, depending on your router's brand. This lists the private IP address, device name, and MAC address of everything currently connected. This is useful for spotting an unfamiliar device on your network, confirming a smart home gadget actually connected, or just getting a full picture before setting up port forwarding or a static local IP for something like a printer or NAS.
Why your local IP and public IP never match
If you check your phone's Wi-Fi settings and then check your IP here, you'll always see two different numbers. That's expected: your local IP identifies your device inside your own network, while your public IP is what your whole network looks like to everyone else on the internet. Neither one is wrong, they answer different questions. For the full explanation of how the two relate, see What Is My Public IP vs. My Local (Private) IP Address?
Frequently asked questions
Can I find my IP address without opening any device settings? Yes, for your public IP. Look it up here and it displays automatically, no menus required.
Why does my router show a different address than my phone's Wi-Fi settings? Your router's own address (the default gateway) is a separate device on the network from your phone. Each device, including the router itself, gets its own local IP address.
Do I need to log into my router often to check connected devices? Not routinely, but it's worth doing occasionally, especially if you want to confirm what's actually connected before changing network settings or setting up something like port forwarding.
Is finding my local IP address different on a smart TV or game console? The general idea is the same, look in the device's network or Wi-Fi settings, though the exact menu wording varies by brand. Checking your router's connected devices list is often faster than digging through a TV or console's settings menu.