Find your PC's IP address

You might need your PC's IP address if you want to set up an Internet connection, allow other people to connect to your PC, or need to troubleshoot network problems.

1. Do one of the following:
   
• In Windows 8.1, select the Start button , start typing View network connections, and then select it in the list.
  
• In Windows 7, open Network Connections by selecting the Start button
  
  and then selecting Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, select View network connections.
  
2. Select an active network connection, and then, in the toolbar, select View status of this connection. (You might need to select the chevron icon to find this command.)
   
3. Select Details.
   
   Your PC's IP address appears in the Value column, next to IPv4 Address.