Ipconfig Mac

How to Find Your IP Address on Mac

Introduction

Finding your IP address on a Mac is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps. An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a network. It allows devices to communicate with each other and access the internet.

Using the Terminal App

1. Open the Terminal app by pressing Command + Space and typing "Terminal".
2. Run the following command: ifconfig -l
3. This will list all the network interfaces on your Mac. Look for the one that corresponds to your current connection (e.g., "en0" for Ethernet, "en1" for Wi-Fi).
4. Once you have identified the correct interface, run the following command: ifconfig $INTERFACE | grep "inet "
5. Replace $INTERFACE with the name of the network interface you found in step 3 (e.g., "en0" or "en1").

This command will display your local IP address next to "inet".

Using the System Information App

1. Click on the Apple menu and select "About This Mac".
2. Click on the "System Report" button.
3. In the System Information window, select "Network" from the left-hand menu.
4. Under the "Network" section, you will see a list of all the network interfaces on your Mac. Look for the one that corresponds to your current connection (e.g., "Ethernet" or "Wi-Fi").
5. Click on the interface to view its details. Your IP address will be displayed next to "IPv4 Address".

Conclusion

Finding your IP address on a Mac is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few minutes. Whether you are using the Terminal app or the System Information app, you can easily retrieve your IP address and use it for various network-related tasks.