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 technology through local access (aka internal), the other is needed for interaction throughout the Internet (aka external).

Determination of public IP address

A public IP address is a regular IP address on the Internet that your provider gives you when you access 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 - in the most visible place. It is absolutely free.

Defining 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, right-click and select the “As administrator” line.
   
   If you cannot find the command line, then simply press the key combination “Win ​​+ R” and then enter “CMD” - a black (sometimes blue) window will appear and will be the console
   
   In the window that appears, enter the “ipconfig” command, then press “Enter”.The display will show data, including 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 side panel. 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 any difficulties, you can download the free Ip tools application. It will provide information about the 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 identity card, the 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 the Internet).

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

The IP address helps in remote control and makes file transfer possible. Any FTP or Telnet client requires knowledge of the device's network ID 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.

An IP address allows third parties 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 protection, such as antivirus and firewall, 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 ones are advertisements. No one rules out 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 comes from certain countries. Most often this is done to secure content and limit views of information.
   
   For example, access to a certain site may be restricted to residents of Spain.
   
   A 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.
   
   This is safe, because attackers will not be able to figure out anything about you.

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