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How to find your Xbox Series X|S local IP address step by step
You can check the address without installing an app or signing in to your router. The steps are the same on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, including their different storage versions.
- Turn on the console and press the Xbox button on the controller.
- Open Profile & system and select Settings.
- Open General.
- Select Network settings.
- Open Advanced settings.
- Find IP address. This number is the local IP address of your Xbox Series X or Series S.
Common examples: 192.168.1.35, 192.168.0.24 or 10.0.0.18. The exact address will be different on each network.
Where the IP address appears on Xbox Series X|S
Advanced settings shows details about the connection your Xbox is currently using. Along with the IP address, you can see the subnet mask, gateway, DNS servers and MAC addresses.
The address you need
IP address: identifies your Xbox Series X or Series S inside the local network.
A different address
Default Gateway: this is normally the router address, not the console IP.
Do not confuse the MAC address with the IP address. A MAC address identifies the console's network interface and uses a different format with letters and numbers separated by colons.
Finding the Xbox Series X|S IP over Wi-Fi or Ethernet
The path is the same whether your Xbox connects through Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. The screen shows the address assigned to the active connection.
Wi-Fi connection
You will also see the network name and wireless signal strength.
Wired connection
The console will show the IP address assigned to its wired Ethernet connection.
If you switch from Wi-Fi to Ethernet, the router may assign a different IP address. Check this screen again before creating a DHCP reservation, forwarding ports or troubleshooting a connection.
Xbox Series X|S IP vs router IP vs public IP
A home network uses several IP addresses, each for a different purpose. To identify the console inside your home, you need the Xbox IP address.
- Xbox local IP: identifies only your console on the network, for example 192.168.1.35.
- Router IP: is the default gateway, often 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
- Public IP: identifies your home connection on the internet and is normally shared by your Xbox and other devices.
If you need the external address of your connection, open check my public IP.
What to do if the IP address is not shown on Xbox Series X|S
The Xbox is not connected to the network
Go to Settings → General → Network settings and select Set up wireless network if you use Wi-Fi. For Ethernet, check the cable and router port. The console must connect before it can receive an IP address.
Xbox Series X|S cannot obtain an IP address
Restart the console and router, select the network again and check the Wi-Fi password. If you entered the network details manually, verify the IP address, subnet mask and gateway.
The address starts with 169.254
An address in this range usually means the console did not receive a valid IP from the router. Check that DHCP is enabled on the router, restart both devices and try again.
The console IP address changed
This is normal: most routers assign addresses through DHCP. The IP may change after restarting the console or router, when the DHCP lease changes, or when switching between Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
How to keep your Xbox Series X|S IP address from changing
If the console needs to keep the same address, the safest option is usually to create a DHCP reservation on your router. The router will recognize the Xbox and assign the same IP without requiring manual network settings on the console.
Sign in to your router, find a section named DHCP, Address Reservation or Static IP, select the Xbox and reserve its current address. The exact name varies by router manufacturer.
Important: knowing the Xbox Series X|S IP does not improve speed or change the NAT type by itself. It lets you identify the console in the router when performing a specific network configuration.
Frequently asked questions
How do I quickly find my Xbox Series X|S local IP address?
Open Settings → General → Network settings → Advanced settings and find IP address.
Where is the IP address shown on Xbox Series X|S?
It appears in Advanced settings together with the subnet mask, gateway, DNS servers and MAC addresses.
Is the Xbox Series X|S IP address the same as the public IP?
No. The local IP identifies your Xbox Series X|S inside the home network. The public IP identifies your internet connection online.
Can I find the Xbox Series X|S IP address when using Ethernet?
Yes. The same screen shows the IP address whether the console uses Wi-Fi or a wired Ethernet connection.
Does an Xbox Series X|S IP address usually start with 192.168?
Often yes, but it can also start with 10. or use an address from 172.16 through 172.31. It depends on the router configuration.
Can my Xbox Series X|S local IP address change?
Yes. If the router assigns it automatically through DHCP, it may change when the console or router restarts. A DHCP reservation can keep it consistent.