Method 1 (no terminal): System Settings
- Open System Settings.
- Go to Network.
- Select your active connection: Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Look for IP address / IPv4 address in the details.
Method 2 (fast): Terminal
- Open Terminal (Spotlight → type “Terminal”).
- Run ifconfig.
- Find your active interface (often en0 for Wi-Fi).
- Look for the line starting with inet. That value is your local IPv4.
You might also see an inet6 address (IPv6). If you need “IPv4”, use the inet one.
What your local IP usually looks like
In home networks it’s often 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
Local IP vs public IP
Your local IP is inside your network. Your public IP is what websites see. Quick guide: Local IP vs public IP .