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How to find your local IP
Your local IP belongs to the device you are using, so there is no single address this page can display reliably in every browser. The correct way to find it depends on your operating system.
Windows
Open CMD, run ipconfig and look for IPv4 Address.
macOS
Open Network settings and check the details of your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
Android
Open the details of the connected Wi-Fi network and look for the device IP address.
iPhone and iPad
Open Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the connected network and look for IP Address.
Important: the guides above own the device-specific searches. This page answers the general question “what is my local IP?”.
What a local IP is
A local IP, also called a private IP, is the address that identifies a device inside a private network. Your router uses these addresses to distinguish your computer, phone, printer, TV and other connected devices.
For example, a laptop may use 192.168.1.23 while a phone uses 192.168.1.35. Both are connected to the same router, but each device has its own local IP.
Local IP, public IP and router IP are not the same
Local IP
Identifies your device inside the network. Example: 192.168.1.23.
Public IP
Is the address your internet connection shows to websites and external services.
Router IP
Is the default gateway on your network, often 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
Private IP
On home networks, this usually means the same thing as a local IP.
For a deeper comparison, read Local IP vs public IP. If you need the address visible on the internet, use What is my public IP.
How to recognize a local IP
On home and small office networks, private addresses usually belong to one of these ranges:
192.168.x.x
From 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255.
10.x.x.x
From 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255.
172.16–31.x.x
From 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255.
Common examples
192.168.1.23, 192.168.0.15 or 10.0.0.8.
Why your local IP can change
Most routers assign local addresses automatically using DHCP. That means your local IP can change when the device reconnects, the router restarts or you join a different network.
If a device should always keep the same address, see How to set a fixed local IP.
Frequently asked questions
What is my local IP?
It is the private address assigned to the device you are using inside your network. To see the exact address, check the network settings on that device.
How can I find my local IP?
On Windows you can use ipconfig. On macOS, Android and iPhone, open the details of the active Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
Are local IP and private IP the same?
On a home or small office network, usually yes. Both terms normally refer to the internal address of a device.
Is my local IP the same as my public IP?
No. Your local IP identifies your device inside your network. Your public IP is the address your connection shows to the internet.
Is my local IP the same as my router IP?
No. Your device has its own local IP, while the router has another local address that works as the default gateway.
Can a website show my local IP directly?
Not always reliably. Modern browsers restrict access to local network information, so checking the device itself is the most accurate method.