What it means
An IP address is an identifying number associated with a computer or network, allowing devices to send and receive information online.
Resource
A simple guide to public and local IP addresses.
The original content includes a general educational explainer about IP addresses, so this page keeps it as a secondary resource rather than a primary navigation item.
Find your public IP
The source document recommends either a free online IP lookup tool or a search engine query such as “what is my IP address.”
Find your local IP
Windows users can use the command prompt, while Mac users can check network settings in System Preferences to find their local address.
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