Each device on the Internet has its own identification, allowing it to access network sources, sites, servers, and often the user needs to find out this very identifier - IP address, in order, for example, to connect a device, connect remotely, try out new features of some technologies or services. And if you also want to know how to find out the IP address on Android, we recommend that you read this material to the end.
It is important to understand that there are two types of IP addresses: external and internal, and here you need to clarify which IP you need. Since our article is universal, we have analyzed identification methods for both options.
Let's figure out how to find out the internal and external IP addresses
Your device's IP address is important information that you probably haven't thought much about before. In principle, they did the right thing, since for the average user this address will not have anything very important... until the moment comes when you need to find it out.
And if you came to this material, then most likely the time has come for you. So, let's look at what IP addresses are, why you need to know them, and how they (in a nutshell) work.
You may need it for various purposes, in particular if you want to make network-related settings (for example, to access the contents of a NAS server, run a web server, or connect to your own VPN), so it's important to understand how to find it.
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How to find out the external network address
This can be done in 2 ways: through the Yandex.Internetometer service and using sites for determining the IP address.
Yandex.Internetometer
Yandex.Internetometer
The procedure is as follows:
- Open the service page.
- Study the information provided by Yandex.Internetometer. There you can also check the speed of your Internet connection.
Sites for determining IP3
Enabling VPN
There are a lot of similar sites and often, in addition to determining the phone’s IP address, they allow you to find out the provider, check the connection speed and change the IP address through a proxy or VPN. The most convenient and popular sites include:
- ru;
- ru;
- smart-ip.net;
- ip-ping.ru.
There is no need to perform any additional actions - the IP with additional information is displayed on the main page of the site.
What is the difference between external and local (internal) IP addresses?
In a regular home network, through which you connect to the Internet through a router using a cable or Wi-Fi, there are both addresses - an external IP address and an internal one .
External IP address
To explain it in a very simple and accessible way, simply put, an external IP address allows devices on the Internet to find you. It's like calling the company that employs the person you need to contact. In this case, the external IP address will be the company's phone number.
“At home, this can be useful, for example, if you want to access files on your home computer from work or, say, from guests, instead of keeping them in cloud storage,” - kaspersky.ru
Internal IP address
The internal IP address is what your router broadcasts to all devices connected to it. It handles all the "routing" (hence the name) of data packets that enter and exit your network.
This protocol can be represented by the secretariat in the specified company, which has to handle all incoming telephone calls. It directs you to the specific person you are trying to contact, and also protects the privacy of callers - again using the metaphor - by preventing third parties from accessing your direct phone numbers.
In general terms, do you understand the differences and purpose? If it's clear, then let's continue.
Conclusion
The article describes in detail how to find out the IP address of your phone. The settings method allows you to find out only the internal address assigned by the local network. Whereas services on the Internet display internal and external addresses. However, the information does not correspond to reality when using anonymizers and VPNs. For accurate data, you need to disable services before checking.
How do you use your phone's IP address? Describe several application scenarios in the comments.
Typically, IP addresses are used to discover and identify devices on a network. Let's look at another example. How do you think Yandex knows your location when you access Yandex Maps? It simply uses your IP address to find where you are.
There are two versions of IP addresses, IPv4 and IPv6
. The IPv4 version is a 32-bit number, and this addressing still works today. In 1995, a new version of IP addresses, IPv6, was developed. Unlike IPv4, this is a 128-bit number. Both addresses are written so that a person can read them, for example, 10.134.70.163 or 2005:fe5:0:3257:0:139:7:2, respectively.
Finding the IP address on a computer or laptop is not difficult, but how can you find it on an Android phone? Of course, an Android phone has its own IP address. After all, it is a communication device. Today I will tell you how to find out the IP address of an Android device in two different ways.
How to determine your external IP address?
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This is very easy to do. To do this, visit the useful website WhatIsMyIP.com or go to its Russian-language counterpart myip.ru.
And if the second resource provides you with brief and only the most important information, then on the WhatIsMyIP.com website at the top of the page you will see your external IPv6 and IPv4 (if they can be determined).
Well, if you want to make things even easier, go to ifconfig.me. Click on the link and you will see only your IPv4 address.
The same simple version for determining an IPv6 address can be found on the website icanhazip.com. Nothing could be simpler.
How to find out your internal IP address in Windows?
Open Command Prompt via the Windows 10 Start menu or search (just type “command prompt” in the search box). Next, enter the command “ipconfig” and press Enter. Find the line that says "IPv4 Address". The number opposite this text is your local IP address.
Windows
For the same purposes in the Windows environment, the BgInfo utility or a more serious application, for example Rainmeter, is suitable. The latter will allow you to display the IP address directly on your desktop. This is probably overkill unless you're an IT professional or network administrator, but it's certainly an option.
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IP addresses can be dynamic or static
For greater knowledge in the field of IP addresses, let's look together at what IP addresses are, how dynamic ones differ from static ones, and what they are in general. It doesn’t matter whether your device, whether it’s a laptop or a tablet, can be given a permanent IP address (it’s called static), it doesn’t change. Or an IP that constantly changes with each new connection (it’s called dynamic).
You can see what IP addresses your Internet provider issues; below in the article we will tell you how to do this, or simply ask your Internet provider directly. If this is a dynamic address, and you need a static one, then almost every provider has a paid service - renting an IP address. You can find out more about leasing by calling your provider’s technical support.
How to find out your internal IP address on Mac?
First, click the Apple icon in the top left corner of your desktop and open System Preferences. Then click Network. Find your connection type - Wi-Fi or Ethernet - and click on it. (If it is active, it should display a green dot.)
Look to the right and you'll see a sentence that looks like "... connected to... and has an IP address...". The number that follows is your laptop's IP address.
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On an Apple desktop device, you can also always use a utility called “IP in menubar.”
What is a MAC address
A MAC address is a unique identifier that is assigned to each network device and allows it to be detected at the time it connects to the network.
Why even know the MAC address of your Android device?
You may need it when setting up a MAC filter in your router so that only the devices you select can connect to the Wi-Fi access point and no others. Finding the MAC address of your Android smartphone or tablet is not difficult; you can use one of the following methods.
How to find out your internal IP on Android?
For example, let's take the Google Pixel 3 XL smartphone and describe the instructions for finding an IP address using this mobile device as an example. Whatever device you have, if it runs on more or less recent Android, then most likely the algorithm of actions will be the same. And it's also quite simple.
Click in the Settings and go to the Network & Internet . Tap on Wi-Fi and tap the gear icon to the right of the wireless network you're connected to, then tap More at the bottom of the next screen. Scroll down a bit and you will see your device's IPv4 address.
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What is an IP address
As you know, data transmission on local networks and the Internet is carried out through special protocols. So that search engines can easily find and identify devices connected to a computer network, each of them is given an IP address when connected. The abbreviation stands for Internet Protocol Address and is a unique digital combination. For example, to determine a person’s location on a map, Yandex or Google finds and uses the identification code that was assigned to the device when connecting to the Internet.
There are two types of IP address.
- Interior. It is assigned to equipment connected to the local network. Since it is not tied to the range used in the Internet space, it is not controlled by anyone.
- External. It is issued by the provider for connecting to the WEB network. Typically, each time you connect, a new combination is generated. This identifier is called dynamic. But due to some circumstances, a permanent address is sometimes required. It is also issued by the network provider, but the service is paid due to the limited number of Internet protocol addresses.
There are two versions of IP identifiers that exist and are successfully used in the world: IPv4 and IPv6. In the first case it is a 32-bit number, in the second it is already a 128-bit number. Regardless of the version, the digital combination has a readable form, for example, 10.142.84. 265 or 2006:fe:8:0:164:5:3.
You can determine the IP address of a smartphone running any Windows, Android or iOS operating system yourself, since there are several ways to do this.
How to find out your internal IP address on any other devices?
If you need to see the IP address of another device you own, it most likely should be listed somewhere in its network configuration options in the settings menu. It does not matter what device we are talking about - Smart TV, game console or other device.
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If you're having trouble finding the IP address, you can always take the reverse approach and find it through your router. Somewhere in your router's settings there will be a list of all the devices that are connected to it. Assuming you can find your device's name or know its MAC address, you should be able to find its internal IP address.
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Another way
You can download the IP Tools application. Download, install, launch and immediately see all the information about your connection, including external and internal IP. Very comfortably.
You can ask your questions about the article using comments.
An IP address is the address of your phone or smartphone on the computer network to which it is connected. For example, when you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the access point gives you an IP address and further communication between your device and the access point is carried out using this address. In the same way, an IP address is issued and used when the phone connects to the Internet through the mobile operator’s network (mobile Internet).
