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How to Change Your IP Address (Windows)

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This wikiHow teaches you how to change both your public IP address and your private IP address on a Windows computer. Your public IP address is the address that your computer broadcasts to other networks, while your private IP address is your computer's specific address within your own wireless network. Changing either of these may fix connection issues.

• You may want to check your current IP address before doing this.
• Simply unplugging the router and modem from the wall will work.

• Click Wi-Fi in the pop-up window.

• You may want to check your IP address again to make sure it has changed.

Renewing the Address

• If you aren't an administrator on your current computer, you won't have this option and thus won't be able to renew your computer's IP address.

Changing the Address

• IP address - Usually, your device's IP address will be "192.168.1.X" (or a similar set of numbers), wherein "X" is specific to your device. Change the "X" value to a number between 1 and 100. Make sure you don't use the same IP address as another device on your network (e.g., your phone).
• Subnet prefix length - This depends on your IP address, but will usually be "255.255.255.X".
• Gateway - This is your router's IP address.
• Preferred DNS - Your preferred DNS address (for example: "208.67.222.222" for the OpenDNS server, or "8.8.8.8" for Google's server).
• Alternate DNS - A secondary DNS address (for example: "208.67.220.220" for the OpenDNS server, or "8.8.4.4" for Google's server).

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• You'd change your public IP address in the event that you were kicked out of a gaming service (e.g., Steam), while you'd change your private IP address to fix website loading errors. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
• Using a proxy server will not change your IP address in the traditional sense, but it will alter the IP address that others can see. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• You can also use a browser like Tor to hide your IP address, though such browsers can be dangerous and are often slower than average. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

• If you choose an in-use IP address for your computer when changing its private IP address, the device that is currently using that address will get kicked off of the network. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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You may manually assign the default gateway and the IP address and check if it works fine. Before assigning the IP address and the Default gateway manually, make a note of the IP address on the computer. To do this open Command prompt and type ipconfig and press enter. This will display the IP address, make a note of it.

To assign the IP address and default gateway manually, follow the steps below:

a)        In system tray, right click network icon. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center.

b)        Right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties.

c)        Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and assign the IP address manually.

Example: Old IP address is 192.168.0.1

d)        Change the IP address to 192.168.0.50

e)        Let the Subnet mask and default gateway be the same.

f)         Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

g)        Default gateway, usually would be 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1

h)        Click on Apply and Ok, restart the computer, and verify if it helps to fix the issue.

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Hi,   If you are on a router you can reserve an IP in the DHCP settings or you can hardset the IP in Windows 7 to an address range within what the router uses.

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The issue you have posted would be better suited in the TechNet Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the link below.

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Hah, that was pretty good. :)

This site has some more info - someone says it's not possible to change it -

http://superuser.com/questions/470585/how-to-force-windows-7-to-ask-for-a-fresh-ip-address-from-dhcp-server

Just a quick note. I don't think it's really critical to the Q&A here, but the example given for the default gateway is potentially misleading in this answer.

So, while the router's interface acting as the default gateway could be any IP address in the subnet, it does HAVE TO BE in the same subnet. So since this example is a 255.255.255.0 mask, then the default gateway would have to be 192.168.0.XXX where XXX is any valid host IP address NOT currently being used. Note that the word "valid host" in this case implies that it is NOT 0 and NOT 255.

Specifically, given this mask and the example IPs, the default gateway cannot have a third octet value of 1.

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How to change your ip address.

Need to fix networking issues? Changing your IP address should help.

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Why would you want to change your ip address, static vs. dynamic ips: should you get a static address instead, key takeaways.

The simplest way to change your IP address is to power off your router, wait at least 10 seconds, then power it back on. If that doesn't fix your problem, you may want to set a static IP address instead.

Changing your IP address is a simple fix for a number of networking issues. However, there's more than one way to cook that particular egg. So let's go over your options for getting a new IP address, and why you'd choose one over the other.

Your  IP address is a set of numbers that works both as a way to locate you in the real world as well as serves as your digital address. When you connect to the internet, for example, your internet service provider or ISP will assign you an IP that will reveal to the sites you visit where you're connecting from---it's why sites will usually change language when you're accessing them from abroad.

Changing your network IP will make you appear like you're somewhere else, great for circumventing censorship blocks or even changing your Netflix library to that of another country. However, that's not possible without using outside help, so to speak. You'll usually have to use a third-party program to alter your IP that way, and it only works while that program is active.

There are a few ways to temporarily change your IP like this, we discuss them at length in our article on how to hide your IP address . In most cases, your best bet is to use a virtual private network (VPN) to fake your IP and thus make it appear that you're somewhere else. It's pretty cool, and easy to do.

However, it's not just your internet connection that broadcasts an IP address: each device you own also has its own, unique IP. This is so each device can properly communicate with both the network and each other.

If there's a problem with your network's IP or that of a specific device, they may not connect properly or have some other issues. A VPN won't fix these problems, at least not for the long-term; the only way to get rid of these issues is to permanently change your IP address. Luckily, this isn't that hard to do.

The first way to fix any issues is to change your network's IP. This is a lot easier than you may think thanks to something called the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol . DHCP is a protocol---a set of rules that governs how machines "talk" to each other---which can change the IP address associated on the fly, hence "dynamic."

To do so, all you really need to do is turn your router off, wait 10 seconds, and turn it on again . (Simply resetting usually doesn't work, but it depends very much on the router.) Once the router is fully on and working again, you should have a new IP address.

You can, of course, check to make sure. To do so, before you switch off the router, find your IP address either by asking your favorite search engine what it is or using a tool like IPleak.net . Write down the IP, switch your router on and off, and then check again.

However, the above fix is a short-term one that mainly only works if you have a simple issue, like if your router suddenly starts acting up. If you have permanent networking issues with your devices, you may have to throw out DHCP altogether and instead set up a static IP address, one that doesn't change.

Related: How to Set Static IP Addresses on Your Eero Router

Setting a static IP address will hopefully get rid of any networking issues, or at least narrow down the list of possible causes for why your devices aren't talking to each other. That said, there are a few different ways to tackle this issue.

First off, you could reach out to your ISP and simply ask them to change your IP address. You'll probably have to explain what the issue is and walk through a few steps with them---this really depends on your ISP---but if the tech is worth their salt, they'll take care of it for you.

Manually Set a Static IP Address

However, that may not be necessary: there are plenty of ways you can track down and fix any issues yourself, starting with changing your router's IP to static. We have a full tutorial on how to set a static IP on your router , and this should hopefully change any issues you have on the network level.

That said, it could be your laptop or desktop causing the issues. In that case, you could try setting a static IP on your Windows computer ---or, if you prefer, using the Windows command prompt . Members of Team Penguin can check out this tutorial on how to set a static IP in Ubuntu . It's also worth noting that  iPhones have a built-in function for changing IPs and setting static ones too .

Whichever route you end up taking, with a few minutes of work your networking issues should be a thing of the past.

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How do I change my IP Address on my computer? [duplicate]

My laptop is running Windows 7 and I connect my Wifi to my house. How do I change my computer's IP address without having to reset my internet router?

• superuser.com/a/312803/179299 –  Lorenzo Von Matterhorn Nov 23, 2013 at 21:58
• Why do you want to change it? What is the problem? –  Roland Smith Nov 23, 2013 at 22:05
• @RolandSmith This is for gaming reasons. Do you know how to change it though? –  puretppc Nov 23, 2013 at 22:08
• ipconfig /release and then ipconfig /renew in Command Prompt , but it depends on the Lease Time of your DHCP server in the router, you could get the same IP back. –  Alex Nov 23, 2013 at 22:11
• 2 @Tony Likely because that changed the router's WAN IP address. People outside your LAN cannot see into it. Changing your LAN IP addresses won't change anything visible from outside your LAN. (This is a classic XY problem . You asked how to do something you thought would solve your problem rather than telling us what your problem actually is and asking how to solve it.) –  David Schwartz Nov 23, 2013 at 22:46

Assuming you are using DHCP, your computer will be assigned an IP address from a pool of addresses. Generally, if you request a new address before the lease time is up, you will get the same address back.

So you will have to login to your router (most of them have a web interface, look at the manual) and change the IP that is assigned to your computer's. The most common way to do that is to assign your computer a specific IP address based on the MAC address of its network card.

The details of how to do this are specific to the router you have.

Most routers do network address translation ("NAT"), specifically one-to-many NAT. The machines on the internal network usually have 192.168.xxx.yyy addresses. But from the outside it looks like all the traffic is comming from one IP address (not in 192.168/16, because that range cannot be routed on the internet).

So it is not possible to directly expose your computer to the outside world (which in general is a good thing!).

But if you know which port (s) your gaming service/program uses, you might try to use port forwarding , so that every packet for the gaming port that arrives at the external interface of the router is sent to your PC. You can then point the other gamers to use the externally visible IP address on your router.

The only downside is that in this scenario it is difficult to have more than one gaming "server" on your internal network exposed to the internet. But virtual hosting combined with port forwarding could do the trick.

You should read the documentation that comes with your game thoroughly. Most home PC's are behind routers these days. So the games should know how to cope with that.

• Now that we know what his problem actually is , we know this won't solve it. –  David Schwartz Nov 23, 2013 at 22:48
• @DavidSchwartz: We (or at least I :-) still don't know exactly what the problem is. But I suspect it has something to do with using the laptop as a kind of server for a game, so having it reachable from the internet. So I added a piece about port forwarding. But I guess that the real answer to Tony's question can be found in the game's documentation, given that home routers a ubiquitous. –  Roland Smith Nov 24, 2013 at 0:08
• 1 Or he can look it up on Portforward.com . It has the biggest colection of routers with specific instruction how to forward ports for 100's of games on those routers (with images). –  Rik Nov 24, 2013 at 0:36
• @Rik That's probably the best answer to the question that wasn't asked but should have been. :-) –  Roland Smith Nov 24, 2013 at 10:53

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Most users do not need to set a static IP address. However, advanced users and businesses might benefit from a static IP address.

A static IP address is useful for hosting servers or websites and for sharing large files. For more information about static and dynamic IP addresses, see What is an IP address?

To set a static IP address in Windows 7, 8, and 10:

• Click Start Menu > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center or Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
• Click Change adapter settings .
• Right-click on Wi-Fi or Local Area Connection.
• Click Properties .
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .
• Click Properties . 
• Select Use the following IP address .
• Enter the IP address , Subnet mask , Default gateway , and DNS server .
• Click OK . Your computer displays a static IP address.  

To set a static IP address on a Macintosh OS X computer, see  Configuring TCP/IP and Proxy Settings on Mac OSX .

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How to Set a Static IP Address on Windows

A dynamic IP address is the recommended configuration for most Windows PC users. However, a static IP address is required when a computer provides a service for other PCs. This tutorial walks you through how to quickly set a static IP address on your computer.

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Why Do You Need a Static IP Address

1. set static ip address using settings, 2. using command prompt, 3. using powershell.

A static IP address could be useful in various cases, including:

• Hosting : if you're hosting a website, having a dynamic IP address can be a hassle. It's best to have a static IP address to avoid the need to manually change the router settings every time the computer gets a new IP address.
• File server : is your computer configured as an FTP or a web server? It is highly recommended to use a static IP address, as your device can be easily accessed by others to download files.
• Remote access : if you plan on accessing your Windows PC remotely, having a static IP address can provide faster and more reliable access. In contrast, dynamic IP addresses are constantly changing and can create difficulties connecting with remote devices.

You don’t need to be a pro user to set a static IP address, as you can do that easily with the Settings app on your Windows computer.

• Click the Start menu, and launch the Settings app.

• Click "Network & Internet" in the left pane. Click "Properties" next to your Wi-Fi network on the right.

• Scroll down and click the "Edit" button next to "IP assignment."

• Click the drop-down box in the "Edit network IP settings" dialog, and select "Manual."

• Select the IPv4 or IPv6 format to set the static IP address. In this example, we are selecting IPv4.

• Fill in all the required details, such as IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway, and click "Save."

• When entering the IP address, make sure it is a private IP address that can be used on home and other private networks. According to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) , the addresses reserved for private networks are as follows:
• Class A : 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
• Class B : 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
• Class C : 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
• For any private network that needs to use IP addresses internally, it is permissible to use any address within the specified ranges. These addresses are unique only within the given private network.
• Typically, networks with a significant number of total hosts utilize Class A addresses, while medium- to large-sized networks opt for Class B, and small local area networks use Class C.
• To fill the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields, make sure you are using the same values that are currently assigned to your router. To find those values, launch the Command Prompt, type the following command, and press Enter . Also, note the "DNS Servers" address, as you'll need it later.

Tip : learn how to manage and control wireless networks via the Command Prompt .

You can also configure the static IP address from the Command Prompt if you prefer the command line.

• Right-click on the Start menu, and click “Run” from the list of options.

• Type cmd.exe in the box, then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch the Command terminal in admin mode.

• To set a static IP address, use the following command and press Enter . Make sure you replace "X" with the name of your network adapter, as well as [IP address], [Subnet Mask], and [Default Gateway], each with your specific address. The values correspond to Subnet Mask and Default Gateway that you identified using ipconfig in the previous section.

Note : to find the name of the network adapter, navigate to "Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center," and jot down the name next to "Connections."

• To set the DNS server address, use the following command and press Enter . Replace "X" with the name of your network adapter and [DNS server address] with the DNS server address of the network you found earlier using ipconfig .

• You will not see a success message but can run the ipconfig command again to check the new configuration.

Tip : need the IP address of your router ? Learn how to find it.

Alternatively, use the PowerShell tool to set a static IP address for your Windows PC.

• Press Win + X on your keyboard, and click Terminal (Admin) in the menu to launch PowerShell.

• To view the details of your current network configuration, type the following command and press Enter . From the results displayed, jot down the values for the following fields: InterfaceIndex, IPv4Address, IPv4DefaultGateway, and DNSServer.

• Type the following command to set a static IP address and press Enter . Before executing the command, don't forget to add the values for InterfaceIndex, IPAddress, and DefaultGateway. As for the PrefixLength, in most cases, it should be set to "24." The parameter defines the local subnet size or subnet mask. For example, for a subnet mask such as "255.255.255.0," the prefix length is 24 bits, while a subnet mask of "255.255.0.0" has a prefix length of 16 bits.

• To set the DNS server address, use the following command and press Enter . Make sure to add the values for InterfaceIndex and ServerAddresses (DNSServer).

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Static IP Is Sometimes Handy

Businesses have more use for static addresses than home networks. It's completely safe to use a static IP address, as errors like " Your IP has been temporarily blocked " happen mostly with dynamic IP addresses. Plus, it is not complicated to set a static IP address if you follow the instructions outlined in this tutorial. Check out our post to troubleshoot Wi-Fi-related issues if you experience any problems with your Internet connection.

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• Windows: Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings and follow the instructions below.
• Mac: System Preferences > Network . Select a network > Advanced . Go to the TCP/IP tab and select Manually . Enter info.
• iOS: Open Settings > Wi-Fi , tap the circled i next to the network, select Configure IP > Manual . Set up the new IP.

This article explains how to change your IP address manually by switching from the router's assigned DHCP address to a static one on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. It also covers how to change your router's public IP address, which appears as the public IP address of every device on the network unless you use a VPN.

You can also get a new IP by releasing and renewing your IP .

Change a Windows Computer's IP Address

If your Windows computer has the IP address set up as a static one, change the IP address as follows:

Open Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center . If you don't see it, first select Network and Internet .

Choose Change adapter settings .

Double-click the connection that you want to change the IP address on. For example, to change the wireless adapter's IP address, double-click the one that mentions Wi-Fi.

Select Properties .

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) .

Either alter the IP address or select Obtain an IP address automatically to have the router control the IP address.

If you leave the setting to obtain an IP address automatically, the router automatically assigns an IP address to the computer. However, when you enter the IP address information, the computer's IP address stays static.

Leave Obtain DNS server address automatically selected. Otherwise, your DNS server settings remain empty, which may cause other connection issues.

Change a Mac Computer's IP Address

Here's how to change the IP address on a Mac.

Open the System Preferences app on the Mac and select Network .

Select your Wi-Fi network in the left panel and click Advanced .

Select the TCP/IP tab.

Select Manually in the drop-down menu next to Configure IPv6 (or iPv4) and enter the information for the new IP.

Change a Phone's IP Address on iPhone

You can also change the IP address on a mobile device such as the Apple iPhone as follows:

Open the  Settings  app and select Wi-Fi .

Tap the small ( i ) next to the network and select Configure IP .

Choose Manual . Enter the network details manually, such as your IP address and DNS information.

The choice of a specific local IP address does not affect the network performance in any meaningful way.

Change a Phone's IP Address on Android

It's also possible to change an Android device's IP to a static IP on your network.

Android phones can vary depending on the manufacturer of the device. Some manufacturers alter the Android OS to meet their specifications, which means the steps you need to follow may differ slightly from those listed here. These steps should apply to most Android devices.

Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi .

Tap the network that you want to change the IP address for.

Select Forget .

Tap the network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

Select Advanced options .

Choose Static .

Scroll down and fill out the IP address fields.

Enter the Wi-Fi password at the top of the screen.

Select Connect .

Change a Router's IP Address

To change the router's IP address, log in to the router as an administrator. From the control panel, change the IP address to whatever you like. However, this IP address is usually changed when there's a problem with it. The default IP address should suffice for most situations.

How to Change Your Public IP Address

An external public IP address is the address used to communicate with networks outside of your own, such as those on the internet. Use a VPN to mask or hide your real IP address. You can also use a web proxy to mask your public IP.

Why Change Your IP Address?

Some ISPs assign static IP addresses to their subscribers. Home users are commonly configured with a dynamic IP address . Either way, you may be able to contact your ISP to request a new static IP or a dynamic IP change. You can't change your external internet IP address on your own.

Some people change their public external IP address to avoid online bans or bypass country location restrictions that some sites impose on video content.

Changing the IP address of a client computer, phone, or router is useful when:

• An invalid address is accidentally configured, such as a static IP address in the wrong numeric range.
• A malfunctioning router provides bad addresses, such as an address used by another computer on the network.
• Installing a new router and reconfiguring a home network to use its default IP address range.

No. There are many reasons someone may want to change their IP address. However, if you're on a work setup or have a home network running, messing with IP addresses can sometimes cause headaches, so make sure you know what you're doing.

It's possible but not probable. If you're power-cycling your router , the address likely won't change. Still, if you reset your router to factory defaults, it's more likely the device will assign new addresses.

Yes, you can. However, you need third-party software. A VPN , or virtual private network, gives you unique IP addresses in places anywhere on earth.

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• Click Start menu
• Type Network and Sharing Center in search field
• Click Local Area Connection
• Click Properties on new window
• Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on new window
• Click Properties
• Click Use the following IP address  radio button
• Enter IP address within same range as reader in IP address field (i.e., if the reader's IP address is 10.19.1.101, the computer IP should be in the 10.19.1.x range, where x is any number other than 101)
• Note : Example configuration

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How to change and/or add an IP address in Windows 7

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Need a procedure to change or set an IP Address in Windows 7

In Windows 7, follow these steps to enter or change the IP address:

• Click on Start
• Click on Control panel
• Under Network and Internet , click View network status and tasks
• Click on connections (local area connection) The local area connection status window opens . 
• Click on properties.
• Highlight I nternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties
• In Properties click on  use the following address .
• Input the IP the address, subnet and default gateway and click OK and then click OK again
• The IP address of the Windows 7 based system will now be changed to the specified IP address.

Note: If both network adapters are being used, The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system will prompt you with a warning if you try to set a gateway address for both adapters.  If the IP camera network is a flat, layer 2, topology, no gateway address is required and therefore the gateway address should be left empty.

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Setting the IP address in Windows 7

To set the IP address on the Windows 7 operating system, complete the following steps.

• Click Start > Control Panel .
• Select Network and Sharing Center .
• Click the network that is displayed in Connections .
• Click Properties .
• If the security dialog box is displayed, click Continue .
• Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 .
• Select Use the following IP address .
• Complete the IP address , Subnet mask , and Default gateway fields by using the values in step 4 from the Accessing the ASMI by using a web browser topic.
• Click OK > Close > Close .

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How to Find IP Address on Windows 7

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Steps - how to find ip address on windows 7.

Actually it isn't necessary to know your IP address in most cases as the computer can configure it well. However, sometimes when you can't visit Internet or you're changing network settings, then you may need to know what your computer's IP address is. This article will show you the easiest way to find IP address on Windows 7.

The easiest way to find IP address on windows 7 is to visit specific websites such as

http://www.whatismyip.com/

However, sometimes you cannot visit Internet, then you need find it in another easy way.

Click the "Windows Orb" on the bottom left, then input "cmd" in the search box in the Start Menu.

You'll find "cmd" in the search result, click it.

A new window which is called "Command Prompt Window" will be opened. Input "ipconfig /all" in the window.

Then you'll see the result—the content like xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx after "IPv4 Address" is your IP address. The IP address consists of four number less than 255.

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How to Check Your Public IP Address Using Command Prompt in Windows 11/10

Want to know the public IP address of your Windows PC? Here's how you can do so using Command Prompt.

A computer or any device connected to the Internet has two types of IP addresses necessary to communicate. Each Internet-enabled device comes with a private IP address, whereas a public IP address, also known as the external IP address, is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

While checking your private IP address is easy, knowing your public IP address can be necessary for many tasks, including remote access, server hosting, network troubleshooting, and geolocation services. Here we show you a few ways to retrieve your public IPv4/IPv6 information on Windows.

How to Check Your Private IP Address on Windows

Windows offers multiple ways to view your network information, including the IP address. For instance, you can easily check your IP address from the Settings app . You can also use the Network and Sharing Center in Control Panel or dig a little bit in the Task Manager’s Performance tab to access your system’s network details.

But if you would rather skip multiple clicks and are comfortable with Command Prompt, the ipconfig (Internet Protocol configuration) command is all you need. It is easy to remember and shows more information quickly than the Settings app.

Follow these steps to get your Private IP address using Command Prompt:

• Press the Win key, and type cmd . From the search result, click on Command Prompt .
• Next, type the following command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter: ipconfig
• The output will display a host of network information. Look for the IPv4 address for your Ethernet or Wireless LAN adapter to identify your private IP address.
• If you need complete information, including NetBIOS over TCPIP, DHCP status, and Physical IP address, use the following command instead: Ipconfig /all
• You’ll likely see multiple network adapter entries with unique IP addresses. This is usually due to your computer having multiple network adapters, including Ethernet, Wireless LAN, and vEthernet switches.

If you need to share the output for troubleshooting purposes, you can export the output to a text file. In Command Prompt, run ipconfig > NetworkInfo.txt to save the output to a NetworkInfo.text file. By default, it is saved to the C:\Users\Username directory.

How to Get Your Public IP Address on Windows

Unlike the private IP address, the ipconfig command cannot retrieve the public IP address of your ISP. Instead, you’ll need to use the curl command-line utility to make HTTP requests using a third-party service, like ifconfig.me, to obtain IP address mapping information.

The newer versions of the OS, Windows 10 and 11, come with the curl utility built-in. If you are using an older version, you may need to install curl for Windows to run the utility.

Follow these steps to get the public IP address using Command Prompt:

• Press Win + R , type cmd and click OK to open Command Prompt
• Type the following command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter: curl ifconfig .me
• The above command sends an HTTP request to the ifconfig.me server, which returns your public IP address information. Similarly, you can visit the ifconfig.me URL using your web browser to view your public IP address.
• That said, if the ifconfig.me command doesn’t return a public IPv6 address, use the following command instead: nslookup myip .opendns .com resolver1 .opendns .com
• The above command uses the nslookup command-line utility to retrieve your public IP address using the OpenDNS service. Your public IPv6 address will look something like this 2401:**00:1c08:55f0:594b:cdbe:****.****.

If you check your public IPv6 address again after a few hours or days—depending on the router's configuration—you may notice a different IPv6 address. Due to privacy concerns, your router dynamically assigns and changes the IPv6 address for all connected devices.

Online Tools to Get Your Public IP Address

If you prefer a more intuitive experience, you can use online web services that can provide information on your network configuration. These services can also detect the ISP location and other information, including the user agent.

Online services to view public IP addresses:

• WhatIsMyIP : A simple and intuitive web service to view your public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. In addition, it also shows your ISP’s location and name.
• My External IP : A barebone web app that can detect your public IPv4 address and Port.
• Use a search engine : If you don’t want to remember another website to do basic stuff, try your search engine. Type “What’s my IP” in Google or Bing search to get your public IPv4/IPv6 address quickly.

Many Ways to Check Your Public IP Address on Windows

Whether you want to perform remote access or set up a gaming server, you may need to share your public IP address to allow others to connect to your network. Fortunately, plenty of web services allow you to check your network details using Command Prompt and online tools.

iCloud Mail server settings for other email client apps

Use these iCloud Mail server settings to manually set up your iCloud Mail account in an email client app.

Do you need these mail server settings?

With these iCloud Mail server settings, you can set up your email client app to send and receive email with your iCloud Mail account. You need these server settings when you manually configure your email client app.

You don't need these mail server settings if you meet iCloud system requirements and can use any of these setup methods:

Use iCloud Preferences on your Mac in OS X Lion 10.7.4 or later.

Use iCloud for Windows on your PC in Microsoft Windows with Outlook 2010 through Outlook 2016. Set up two-factor authentication and generate an app-specific password to use for iCloud Mail.

Use iCloud settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 7 or later.

iCloud Mail server settings

iCloud Mail uses the IMAP and SMTP standards supported by most modern email client apps. iCloud Mail does not support POP.

If you set up an account using iCloud System Preferences or macOS Mail in 10.7.4 or later, you won't see these settings because they're automatically configured.

Refer to your email client app's documentation for information about how to use these settings.

IMAP information for the incoming iCloud Mail server

Server name: imap.mail.me.com

SSL Required: Yes

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS instead.

Username: This is usually the name of your iCloud Mail email address (for example, johnappleseed, not [email protected]). If your email client app can't connect to iCloud Mail using just the name of your email address, try using the full address.

Password: Generate an app-specific password .

SMTP information for the outgoing iCloud Mail server

Server name: smtp.mail.me.com

If you see an error message when using SSL, try using TLS or STARTTLS instead.

SMTP Authentication Required: Yes

Username: Your full iCloud Mail email address (for example, [email protected], not johnappleseed)

Password: Use the app-specific password that you generated when you set up the incoming mail server.

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Change TCP/IP settings

TCP/IP defines how your PC communicates with other PCs.

To make it easier to manage TCP/IP settings, we recommend using automated Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to the computers on your network if your network supports it. If you use DHCP, then you don't have to change your TCP/IP settings if you move your PC to another location, and DHCP doesn't require you to manually configure TCP/IP settings, such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).

To enable DHCP or change other TCP/IP settings

Select  Start , then type settings . Select  Settings  >  Network & internet .

Do one of the following:

For a Wi-Fi network, select  Wi-Fi  >  Manage known networks . Choose the network for which you want to change the settings.

For an Ethernet network, select  Ethernet , then select the Ethernet network you’re connected to.

Next to  IP assignment , select  Edit .

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , select  Automatic (DHCP)  or  Manual .

To specify IPv4 settings manually

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , choose  Manual , then turn on  IPv4 .

To specify an IP address, in the  IP address, Subnet mask , and  Gateway  boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify a DNS server address, in the  Preferred DNS  and  Alternate DNS  boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

To specify if you want to use an encrypted (DNS over HTTPS) or unencrypted connection to the DNS server or servers you specify, for DNS over HTTPS , choose the setting you want:

Off : All DNS queries will be sent to the DNS server unencrypted in plaintext over HTTP.

On (automatic template) : DNS queries will be encrypted and sent to the DNS server over HTTPS. DNS queries will use the default settings for the automatic template or try to discover them automatically.

On (manual template) : DNS queries will be encrypted and sent to the DNS server over HTTPS. They’ll use the settings you enter in the DNS over HTTPS template box.

If you use DNS over HTTPS (automatic or manual template), turn Fallback to plaintext on or off:

When it’s turned on, a DNS query will be sent unencrypted if it can’t be sent over HTTPS.

When it’s turned off, a DNS query won’t be sent if it can’t be sent over HTTPS.

To specify IPv6 settings manually

Under  Edit network IP settings or Edit IP settings , choose  Manual , then turn on  IPv6 .

To specify an IP address, in the  IP address , Subnet prefix length , and  Gateway  boxes, type the IP address settings.

When you select  Automatic (DHCP) , the IP address settings and DNS server address setting are set automatically by your router or other access point (recommended).

When you select  Manual , you can manually set your IP address settings and DNS server address.

When you’re done, select  Save .

Note:  To install IPv4, run Command Prompt as an administrator, type netsh interface ipv4 install , and then press Enter .

Select Start   , then select Settings   > Network & Internet   .

For a Wi-Fi network, select Wi-Fi   > Manage known networks . Choose the network you want to change the settings for, then select Properties.

For an Ethernet network, select Ethernet , then select the Ethernet network you’re connected to.

Under IP assignment , select Edit .

Under Edit IP settings , select Automatic (DHCP) or Manual .

Under Edit IP settings , choose Manual , then turn on IPv4 .

To specify an IP address, in the IP address, Subnet prefix length , and Gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify a DNS server address, in the Preferred DNS and Alternate DNS boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

Under Edit IP settings , choose Manual , then turn on IPv6 .

When you select Automatic (DHCP) , the IP address settings and DNS server address setting are set automatically by your router or other access point (recommended).

When you select Manual , you can manually set your IP address settings and DNS server address.

When you’re done, select Save .

In Windows 8.1, select the Start button, start typing View network connections , and then select View network connections in the list.

In Windows 7, open Network Connections by selecting the Start button, and then selecting Control Panel . In the search box, type adapter , and then, under Network and Sharing Center , select View network connections .

Right-click the connection that you want to change, and then select Properties . If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Select the Networking tab. Under This connection uses the following items , select either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) , and then select Properties .

To specify IPv4 IP address settings, do one of the following:

To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify an IP address, select Use the following IP address , and then, in the IP address, Subnet mask , and Default gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify IPv6 IP address settings, do one of the following:

To get IP settings automatically using DHCP, select Obtain an IPv6 address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify an IP address, select Use the following IPv6 address , and then, in the IPv6 address, Subnet prefix length , and Default gateway boxes, type the IP address settings.

To specify DNS server address settings, do one of the following:

To get a DNS server address automatically using DHCP, select Obtain DNS server address automatically , and then select OK .

To specify a DNS server address, select Use the following DNS server addresses , and then, in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server boxes, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

To change advanced DNS, WINS, and IP settings, select Advanced .

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