Finding an IP address

Created on 10 March, 2025 • Tools • 9 views

Finding an IP address is an important task in network administration and

Finding an IP address

Finding an IP address is an important task in network administration and development. IP addresses allow devices on a network to communicate with each other, and knowing how to find them can be useful in a variety of situations.

#### What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol Address) is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a network. There are two basic types of IP addresses:
- IPv4: consists of four numbers separated by dots, e.g. 192.168.1.1.
- IPv6: a more modern format consisting of eight groups of hexadecimal numbers separated by colons.

#### How do I find an IP address?

1. Using the command line:
- On Windows: open a command prompt and type the command `pingIf you have additional sections or text, add and I'll help with images!
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