What is my local IP
The general entry point to know which number matters and how to identify your private IP correctly.
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The clear map to find your local IP, understand your private IP, access your router, and make sense of DHCP and IPv4 + IPv6.
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Most practicalFind your local IPWindows, macOS, iPhone, Android and Amazon Fire. The short path to your device IP.
Right nowCheck your public IPThe address websites and online services see, without extra steps or extra theory.
Network and accessOpen your routerRouter IP, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, fixed IPs, and why your local IP changes.
Understand it clearlyPrivate IP, DHCP and IPv4 + IPv6The core concepts that bring order to the topic and help you stop mixing things up.
Find your local IP by device
The most useful zone of the hub. These are the pages that directly solve the “how do I find my local IP” search.
How to find your local IP on Windows 10 and 11
The most direct guide to find the right IPv4 address in Windows.
How to find your local IP on macOS
Fast path from System Settings or Terminal, without unnecessary steps.
How to find your local IP on iPhone
Where to tap inside Wi-Fi settings to see your local IP address.
How to find your local IP on Android
The usual path to locate your phone IP inside the network.
What is my public IP
The sibling page when the real need is not your local IP but the address visible to the internet.
Amazon Fire
Two specific guides for Fire TV Stick and Fire Tablet. Here it is better not to rely on the generic Android path, because Fire OS does not always show the same menus.
How to find your local IP on Fire TV Stick
Step-by-step path to the IP address on Fire TV and Fire TV Stick devices.
How to find your local IP on Fire Tablet
Simple guide to find the local IP on an Amazon Fire tablet.
Quick shortcut: if the device is from Amazon, these two guides are usually more precise than the generic Android route.
Router and network setup
This block answers the operational intent: access the router, find its IP, set a fixed local IP, or understand why that address changes.
Router IP
The dedicated hub to find your router address and open its admin panel.
192.168.1.1
The most common router address and what to do if it does not open.
192.168.0.1
The other very common entry point in home router setups.
Router local IP
The conceptual guide that explains which address you should really look for.
How to set a fixed local IP
The right next step if you want a printer, NAS, or camera to keep the same address.
Why does my local IP change?
DHCP, restarts, reconnects, and automatic reassignment explained without clutter.
The key point: if 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 does not open, always check the default gateway. That is usually the real router IP.
Understand the concepts
The semantic core of the hub. These pages help explain the network as a system and support more informational searches.
What is an IP address
A clear and simple definition of the identifier every device uses on a network.
What is an IP address used for
The practical job of an IP address and why a network cannot route without it.
What is a local IP
The base piece to understand what “local IP” means and when you need it.
What is a private IP
The technical idea behind local IPs, with ranges and usage context.
Local IP vs public IP
The essential comparison so you do not mix your internal network with the internet.
What is DHCP
The system that automatically assigns IPs inside your network and explains many apparent changes.
IPv4 and IPv6
The explanatory layer of the hub. Useful for informational searches and for reinforcing that this site covers the full address map.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find my local IP?
This hub includes specific guides for Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and Amazon Fire, plus a general guide to identify your local IP quickly.
Are local IP and private IP the same thing?
In practice, almost always yes. Here, when we say local IP, we usually mean the private IP assigned to a device inside a local network.
What is DHCP and why does it affect my local IP?
DHCP is the system that automatically assigns IP addresses inside a network. That is why a local IP can change after restarts or reconnects.
What is the difference between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1?
Both are very common private router addresses. The right one depends on the manufacturer and on how the device is configured.
Which guide should I read first?
If you want the shortest path, start with What is my local IP. If the device is from Amazon, go straight to Fire TV Stick or Fire Tablet. If you want the internet-facing address, open What is my IP.