To find out your public IP address, you can use various methods depending on your device and operating system. Here are a few common ways:
### 1. **Using a Search Engine:**
- Open your web browser and go to a search engine like Google.
- Type "What is my IP" in the search bar and press Enter.
- The search results should display your public IP address.
### 2. **Using Command Prompt or Terminal (Windows, macOS, Linux):**
- Open the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS, Linux).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
```bash
curl ifconfig.me
```
or
```bash
curl icanhazip.com
```
- Alternatively, you can use the following command in Windows:
```bash
nslookup myip.opendns.com. resolver1.opendns.com
```
- The output will display your public IP address.
### 3. **Checking Network Settings:**
1. Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog.
2. Type `cmd` and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. Type `ipconfig` and press Enter.
4. Look for the "IPv4 Address" under your active network connection. This is your local IP address.
- On macOS or Linux:
1. Open Terminal.
2. Type `ifconfig` and press Enter.
3. Look for the "inet" address under your active network connection. This is your local IP address.
### 4. **Using Online Services:**
- There are various websites that can show your public IP address. Just search for "What is my IP" in your web browser, and you'll find several online tools that display your public IP.
Remember that there are two types of IP addresses: public and local. The methods above will typically show your public IP, which is the one visible on the internet. If you want to find your local IP address within your home network, you can use the methods mentioned under "Checking Network Settings" above.
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