In short, there are numerous reasons why you might need to know the IP address of a machine on your local network. I want to show you how to find that information on most operating systems.

If you want to change your IP address without using a VPN in Windows 11/10, edit the IP address settings or use Command Prompt.

How to find your IP address on Windows 11 To view your local IP address with Windows 11, follow these instructions: 1. Open the Windows Start menu, type Settings, and open it.

Want to manually or automatically configure TCP/IP settings in Windows 11/10? Follow this easy guide to configure it using Windows Settings.

Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it.