How to Find Your Router's IP Address: Mobile, PC, Mac, Chromebook, & Linux

If you need to log in to your router, you'll need to know its IP address. Fortunately, finding your router's IP address on any computer, phone, or tablet is easy. This wikiHow guide will teach you how to find your router's IP address on a Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Android, iPhone, and iPad.

How to Find a Router IP Address

Android: Open WiFi Analyzer and go to ☰ > Access points > your router.
iPhone: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > your connection and tap the "i" in a circle.
Windows: Open Command Prompt, type "ipconfig," and press Enter.
Mac: Go to System Settings > Network > your connection > Details.
Chromebook: Go to Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > your connection > Network.

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Android

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Install WiFi Analyzer (open-source) from the Google Play Store. Because most Android models can't display the IP address of the router you're connected to, you'll need to install a free app. Fortunately, this app has great reviews and is highly recommended online.
- Open the Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Search for wifi analyzer.
- Tap WiFi Analyzer (open-source) from VREM Software Development, which has a green icon containing white curved lines.^{[1]
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- Tap Install to get the app.
It's the three horizontal lines at the top-left corner of the screen.

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You will now see a list of Wi-Fi routers, with the one you're currently connected to at the top of the list.
The IP address appears at the bottom of your router's tile next to the connection speed (e.g., 72Mbps).

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iPhone & iPad

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You'll find this gear icon on your Home screen, in your app list, or by searching.
It's near the top of the Settings menu.
This displays information about your current connection.
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Find your router's IP address next to "Router." You may have to scroll down a little to see it.
- To copy your router's IP address, just tap and hold the address, then tap Copy. This makes it easy to paste into your web browser so you can log in and make configuration changes.

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Windows (Command Prompt)

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Open the Command Prompt. You can use a quick Command Prompt command to find your router's IP address in any version of Windows, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8. To open Command Prompt:
- Press the Windows key on your keyboard.
- Type cmd.
- Click Command Prompt in the search results.
This displays information about all network connections on your PC.
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Find the router's IP address next to "Default Gateway." If you're connected to the router via Wi-Fi, you'll see your router's IP address under "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi" (or similar). If you're using an ethernet cable, it will be under "Ethernet adapter."
- You can now use this IP address to access your router's configuration panel.

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Windows 10

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It's the gear icon in the left-side column of the Start Menu. You can also open Settings by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard.
It's the globe icon.
It's at the bottom of the right panel below "Network troubleshooter."
This number is the IP address of your router. You can navigate to this address in your web browser to configure your router.

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Windows 11

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It's the gear icon in the left-side column of the Start Menu. You can also open Settings by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard.
You'll see this option in the left panel.
This option is at the bottom of the right panel.
For example, if you're connected to your router via Wi-Fi, click the Wi-Fi option at the top.
It's just below "Rename this adapter."
You can now use this IP address to access your router's configuration website in any web browser.

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Mac

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Click the Apple menu and select System Settings. You'll see the Apple menu at the top-left corner of the screen.
- If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, select System Preferences from the Apple menu instead.
On macOS Ventura and later, you'll see this option in the left panel. On Monterey and earlier, the Network option is the outline of a globe.
For example, if you're connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, select your Wi-Fi connection.
This displays information about your current connection, including your Mac's IP address.
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Find your router's IP address. You'll see this IP address next to "Router."
- If you're using macOS Monterey or earlier, you may have to click the TCP/IP tab at the top of the panel to see your router's IP Address.

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Chromebook

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This opens your quick settings and notifications.^{[2]
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To open Settings, click the time at the bottom-right corner, then click the gear icon.
It's at the top of the left panel.
You'll see this at the top of the right panel. This displays a list of Wi-Fi networks you've connected to on your Chromebook. The network you're connected to now is labeled "Connected."
Now, you'll see information about your current connection, including your Chromebook's IP address.
You'll see your router's IP address under "Gateway," along with other information about your connection.

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Linux

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Open a Terminal window. Whether you're using Ubuntu, Linux Mint, CentOS, or any other version of Linux, you can easily find your router's IP address with a simple terminal command.
- On most versions of Linux, including Ubuntu, you can open a Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
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Type ip r and press ↵ Enter. This displays the IP address of the router you're connected to.
- You can now use this IP address to make changes to your router, such as changing your Wi-Fi password.

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How do I find my router's IP address using command prompt?

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Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.

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On Windows, hit the windows button plus R and and type in the letters CMD. As soon as you're in there, type in IPCONFIG /all—that will tell you everything that's connected on your computer on that network. On Mac, open a terminal line and type in IPCONFIG | GREP and then INET. That should show you all the IP addresses that are showing up on your network, including your router.

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