Checking your IP address in the command prompt (cmd) is a simple and useful task when troubleshooting network issues or configuring network settings. An IP address, short for Internet Protocol address, is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. Knowing your IP address can be helpful for various purposes, such as identifying your device on a network, accessing network-attached storage devices, or configuring port forwarding rules on your router.
There are several methods to check your IP address in Windows using the command prompt. One common method is to use the “ipconfig” command. Here’s how you can do it: