How to Find Your IP Address in Windows and MacOS
What is an IP Address? IP stands for Internet Protocol. Each computer network, like your home network, will have a unique external or public IP address. Understanding how to find the IP address of each device within your network, such as your tablet or laptop, can be incredibly useful. Each device within a network (such as your tablet or laptop) will have a unique internal or private IP address. An external IP address is linked to the World Wide Web. For example, if you visit a website, the website server will receive your IP address. Think of your IP address as your online mailing address. Note that your internet provider may change your external IP address from time to time. Within your network, your devices' internal IP addresses may change frequently as they connect and disconnect from your home network. Knowing your IP address can be very useful for a number of reasons. As a webmaster, I like to exclude my IP address from my Google Analytics reports so it doesn't show ...