Each computer has a unique identifier to distinguish them from the others in the network. This is the computer's IP address. Usually, we find computers with two IP addresses, one for the local IP address and one for the external IP address. The external IP is usually used to communicate with the outside world and as an externally visible address. And the local IP is the address of the router for internal communication.

When you want to troubleshoot some network problems or want to connect to some external devices, you may need to know your computer's IP address. This article will show you how to find your computer's local and external IP address in Windows 11.

How to Find Your Computer’s Local IP Address?

Method1. Using the Settings to Find Your Computer’s Local IP Address

Step1. Open Network & internet in the settings

Press Win + I to open the Windows Settings, and select Network & internet on the left pane. Then click Wi-Fi in the right pane.

Step2. Check your computer’s local IP address

Select Properties in the new window that appears.

Then scroll to locate the IPv4 address.

Method2. Using the Task Manager to Find Your Computer’s Local IP Address

Step1. Open the Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Or you can press Win + X to open the Power User Menu and select task manager.

Step2. View the IP address from the performance

After opening Task Manager, select Performance on the left column of the window, and then click Wi-Fi on the right column, so that you can see the IP address of the computer.

Method3. Using the System Information to Find Your Computer’s Local IP Address

Step1. Open the System Information

Click on Windows Start and type System Information in the search box. Open the matched item.

Step2. View your computer’s local IP address

After opening System Information, you can find your IP address by following these steps. Click on Components >​ Network >​ Adapter. Then scroll your mouse and you will find your local IP address in the right column of the window.

Method4. Using Control Panel to Find Your Computer’s Local IP Address

Step1. Open Wi-Fi Status from Control Panel

Click on Windows Start and type Control Panel. From the search results, open the Control Panel. Select the small icon in the upper right corner of the window. Then, click on Network and Sharing Center.

Click on the Wi-Fi you are connecting to in the new window that appears. This will open the Wi-Fi Status window. Then select Details.

Step2. View your computer’s local IP address

Check the listed IPv4 address. That's your local IP address.

How to Find Your Computer's External IP Address?

Method1. Using Command Prompt to Find Your External IP Address

Step1. Open the Command Prompt

Click on Windows Start and type Command Prompt in the search box. From the search results, open the Command Prompt. 

Step2. Enter the command to view the external IP address

Type the below command and press enter.

nslookup myip.opendns.com. resolver1.opendns.com

That's it, you can view your computer's external IP address.



Method2. Using Web Browser to Find Your External IP Address

Step1. Open your Web Browser

Choose a browser you commonly use to open it. This demo will use Chrome.

Step2. View your computer’s external IP address

Type ifconfig.me in the address bar and press enter.

You can clearly see the external IP address of the computer on the web page that appears.

Trying to find your IP address in Windows 11 is actually quite simple. By using several methods mentioned in this article, you can find the local IP and external IP of your computer very quickly. If you have other difficulties with computer use, welcome to visit WiseCleaner.