What is my computer's IP address?
Updated: 03/06/2020 by Computer Hope
When trying to determine your IP address, remember the following.
Local IP vs. online IP
If you are on a home network or behind a router, your local or internal IP address is different than the one shown online. See the steps in determining your local network IP address.
Dial-up modem IP address
If you are connecting to the Internet with a modem (dial-up), your IP address is different each time you connect to the Internet.
Your IP address can change
Although many broadband Internet service providers give a static IP address to their users, the IP address can still change.
Steps on determining your IP address
To determine your external IP address, use the free System Information utility, which shows your IP address, hostname, and more information about your computer.