# Four Simple Ways to Discover Your IP Address - MacroProxy

By [ProxyTalksMacro](https://paragraph.com/@proxytalksmacro) · 2025-01-24

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Finding your IP address can be straightforward with these methods:

#### Method 1: Using an Online Service

*   Visit websites like WhatIsMyIP.com.
    
*   Alternatively, search “What is my IP” on search engines such as Google. Your public IP will be displayed in the search results.
    

#### Method 2: Command Prompt on Windows

*   Open the Command Prompt by typing `cmd` in the Start menu.
    
*   Enter the command `ipconfig` and hit Enter.
    
*   The line labeled “IPv4 Address” will show your internal IP address.
    

#### Method 3: Terminal on Mac

*   Launch the Terminal application.
    
*   Input the command `ifconfig` and press Enter.
    
*   Locate the “inet” line under your active network interface to find your internal IP.
    

#### Method 4: Via Network Settings

*   **Windows**: Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > View your network properties.
    
*   **Mac**: Go to System Preferences > Network, select your active network connection, and view the IP address displayed.
    

### Important Note

*   The IP address obtained through these methods might be your local (internal) IP if you’re within a private network.
    
*   For a public IP address, using an online service is recommended.
    

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*Originally published on [ProxyTalksMacro](https://paragraph.com/@proxytalksmacro/four-simple-ways-to-discover-your-ip-address-macroproxy)*