How to find your MacBook’s IP address

You can find your MacBook’s IP address using System Settings, Network or Terminal. Here’s how:

Method 1: Using System Settings

  1. Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner.
  2. Select System Settings (or System Preferences in older macOS versions).
  3. Click Network.
  4. Choose your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  5. Click Details (or Advanced in older versions).
  6. Narrow down and Your IP address will be listed under the TCP/IP tab.

Method 2: Using Network Settings

Simply click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen, select Network Settings, and you’ll see your IP address listed. It’s a super convenient method if you’re already connected to Wi-Fi.

Method 3: Using Terminal

  1. Open Terminal by click Go, Utilities, Terminal or search for it in Spotlight with Cmd + Space.
  2. Type:
  3. ipconfig getifaddr en0

(For Wi-Fi)
or

ipconfig getifaddr en1

(For Ethernet)

  1. Press Enter, and your IP address will be displayed.

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