Find out your IP address: IP checking services

IP address checking services

Before you find out the IP address of a computer, you need to mention that a device on the network can have two identifiers - internal and external IP addresses.

One is needed to communicate with equipment via local access (aka internal), the other is for interaction throughout the Internet (aka external).

Defining a public IP address

Public IP address is a regular IP address on the Internet that your provider gives you when logging onto the Internet. There are several sites that allow you to find out the IP address for free.

Everything is done in just a few clicks. Just go to IP checking services, here are a few of them:

• 2ip
• IP-ping
• WhatlsMyIP

All information is displayed immediately on the main page - on in the most visible place. It's absolutely free.

Determination of internal IP

Internal addresses are more complex by definition. The verification process will depend on the device platform:

1. Windows.You need to open the “search” menu and find the “Command Prompt” tool. To open it, right-click and select the “As administrator” line.

   If you cannot find the command line, then just press the key combination “Win ​​+ R” and then enter “CMD” - the black (sometimes blue) window that appears will be the console

   In the window that appears, enter the command “ipconfig”, then you need to press “Enter”. The display will The data is displayed, among which there is the line IPv4.

   Next to it is a code in the format: 192.168.1.65.This is the internal identifier, that is, the internal IP address.

   
   



2. MacOS.To access, you need to find the “System Settings” section, then “Network” and find a working connection in the sidebar. The required Mac address will be listed under the connection status.


3. Android.Most often, such information is located in the Wi-Fi network settings menu.Due to the large selection of phones, the system interface may differ.However, finding the necessary items will not be difficult.

   If you encounter difficulties, you can download the free application Ip tools.It will provide information about internal and external address.



4. iOS.Inside the apple mobile system, data on identifiers is located in the Wi-Fi settings section. You just need to click on the round icon next to the active wireless connection - a form with information will open on the screen.

What can you do if you know the IP address?

The analogy with a passport can be continued: like an ID card, IP should not be shown to everyone, but you need to know it.

The IP address identifier allows you to connect devices on the network (for example, connect a printer or set up remote access via Internet).

Without an IP address, the computer will not know which printer to send information to.

IP address helps in remote control and makes file transfer possible. Any FTP or Telnet client requires knowledge of the network identifier devices to create a connection.

Is it necessary to hide your IP address on the Internet?

Quite often, users have to hide their IP address. This is done in order to hide their real IP address on the Internet.

For example, scammers on the Internet always hide their IP addresses so that they cannot be found on the Internet.

IP address allows unauthorized persons to find out information about a person: the real location of the device, coordinates, a point on the map and even home address.

Sometimes experienced people even find out the email address of a mailbox on social networks knowing only the IP address. This makes any antivirus and firewall protection vulnerable to attacks by intruders.

When working with social networks, if possible, it is recommended to hide your address.This is not only about protection from scammers, but also about account security.

For example, sometimes when promoting on social networks, daily limits are violated, and the user is blocked by IP. To avoid this, you can hide your address.

The social network will not recognize you as a specific user and will allow you to perform any actions.

There are other reasons to hide your real ip:

1. Digital footprint is an information base describing all user actions on the Internet. We are talking about various kinds of “traces” of a passive and active nature. Users leave them themselves (on websites, in social networks).


2. Confidentiality. The desire to maintain anonymity is considered one of the main reasons. It’s not even about hiding oneself or personal information to avoid publicity.

   It’s just that there are a lot of people on the Internet who know how to use addresses for personal purposes. The most harmless - advertisements. No one excludes hacking for the purpose of stealing information.

   The ability to hide IP on the Internet allows you to get rid of overly curious citizens.



3. Access to blocked materials. Sometimes sites restrict “entrance to the site” by IP address that come from certain countries. Most often this is done to secure content and limit views of information.

   For example, access to certain the site can only be allowed to residents of Spain.

   Hidden IP address prevents the system from recognizing a person’s location and prevents blocking. Hiding a personal identifier greatly increases anonymity on the network.

   It’s safe, because attackers won’t be able to do anything figure out about you.

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