Method 1 (recommended): Command Prompt
- Press Win and type cmd, then open Command Prompt.
- Type ipconfig and press Enter.
- Find your active adapter (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
- Read the line IPv4 Address. That number is your local IP.
Tip: don’t confuse it with Default Gateway. The gateway is usually your router (often 192.168.1.1), not your PC.
Method 2: Windows Settings
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet.
- Select Wi-Fi (or Ethernet), then click your connected network.
- Scroll to Properties and find IPv4 address.
What your local IP usually looks like
In home networks it’s often 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x. If you see those ranges, you’re looking at a local/private IP.
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 .