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How To Check Your IP Address [3 Quick Methods]

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In this post, we will show how to check your IP address by using three quick and easy methods.

IP (Internet Protocol) Address is the unique set of numbers that links your computer with all the activities you engage in online.

It is like an address for return delivery. E.g. without IP address, you can’t have access to any website you may be trying to access.

What You Should Know About IP Address?

  • Your PC is connected to the internet whenever you go online for any activity. Your request to access a site e.g., Facebook is sent to Facebook, Facebook responds and sends back the response and information you need to your PC through your PC’s IP address.
  • Your PC network is configured with a set of networking standards and rules referred to as ‘Protocols.’ One of your PC’s protocol is the Internet protocol which is in charge of attaching an IP address to your PC. Internet protocol is also in charge of addressing, delivering, and channelling your requests to the website and back to your PC.
  • Every request you send online is attached with your IP (return address) for a perfect delivery.
  • Your IP address changes each time you connect to a different network. The IP address is assigned to your PC by your network provider or the network you’re connected to at home, office, and other public places.
  • It can also be used to protect your online privacy. For instance, the usage of VPN can provide you with a different IP address for anonymity.

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How To Check Your IP address

Method 1: Check your IP address on Windows 10

  • Press the Windows key + X and select ‘Network connections’ from the options displayed.check internet protocol
  • Select the network you’re connected to
  • Right-click and select status.ip address
  • Click on ‘Details’check your ip address
  • Details of your IP and address will be displayed.check internet protocol address

Method 2: Check online

There are a lot of sites where you can check your IP address. These websites not only show you your IP address, but they also show you other information like:

  • Hostname
  • ASN
  • ISP
  • Organization
  • Type
  • Continent
  • Country
  • State/region
  • City
  • Latitude
  • Longitude

One of such sites where you can check this information is https://whatismyipaddress.com/.

Alternatively, you can type “what is my ip address” on Google from your web browser to get the accurate result.

READ ALSO: Best DNS, IP, and WebRTC Leaks Test Sites

Method 3: Check network details

  • Click on your internet icon at the bottom-right of your screen >> Click on >> ‘Network settings’>> click on >> ‘Ethernet’ >> click on ‘Change adapter options’.
  • Select the network you’re connected to.
  • Right-click and select status
  • Click on ‘Details.’
  • Details of your IP and address will be displayed on the screen

Did you check your IP address? Let us know by commenting below.

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Abraham Faisal
Abraham Faisal
Abraham Faisal is a professional content writer. He has a strong passion for online privacy, cybersecurity and blockchain and is an advocate for online privacy. He has been writing about these topics since 2018 and is a regular contributor to a number of publications. He has a degree in Computer Science and has in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving world of digital security. In his free time, he likes to travel and explore new cultures.

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