How to Find Your IP Address (Windows 7/8, Windows XP)

Click the Start button., Search in the search bar, "CMD" and hit 'enter'., In the black screen, (command prompt/CMD) type in "ipconfig". , A bunch of letters and numbers should appear.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click the Start button.

    If using Windows XP, hit the start button, then hit "run," then type in "CMD," and hit 'enter.' A small black screen should appear, with some words, letters, and numbers already on the screen. "CMD" is short for Command Prompt. ,, If using Windows XP the information about your IP Address should be near the area.

    Scroll up and down to find it.

    If using Windows 7/8, once you type in "ipconfig"

    scroll up a little bit to find your IP Address's, and information about your ethernet/DSLR cable and wireless router.
  2. Step 2: Search in the search bar

  3. Step 3: "CMD" and hit 'enter'.

  4. Step 4: In the black screen

  5. Step 5: (command prompt/CMD) type in "ipconfig".

  6. Step 6: A bunch of letters and numbers should appear.

Detailed Guide

If using Windows XP, hit the start button, then hit "run," then type in "CMD," and hit 'enter.' A small black screen should appear, with some words, letters, and numbers already on the screen. "CMD" is short for Command Prompt. ,, If using Windows XP the information about your IP Address should be near the area.

Scroll up and down to find it.

If using Windows 7/8, once you type in "ipconfig"

scroll up a little bit to find your IP Address's, and information about your ethernet/DSLR cable and wireless router.

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