How to Find Your IP Address on iPhone

Published March 6, 2026 · 5 min read

Every device on the internet has an IP address — it's how data finds its way to your phone and back. Whether you're setting up a smart home device, troubleshooting a connection issue, or just curious, knowing how to find your IP address on iPhone is a useful skill. Here's everything you need to know.

What Is an IP Address?

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device on a network. Think of it like a postal address for your phone — it tells other devices where to send data so it reaches you and not someone else.

There are two types of IP addresses you need to know about:

• Private (local) IP address — assigned by your router to identify your iPhone within your home network. It typically looks like 192.168.1.45 or 10.0.0.12. Only devices on the same WiFi network can see this address
• Public IP address — assigned by your ISP to your router. This is the address the rest of the internet sees when you browse websites or use apps. Every device on your home network shares the same public IP

Finding Your Private IP in Settings

Apple makes it straightforward to find your local IP address through the Settings app:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone
2. Tap WiFi
3. Tap the info (i) button next to your connected network
4. Scroll down to the IP Address section

You'll see your IPv4 address listed there. If your network supports it, you may also see an IPv6 address further down the page. The Settings screen also shows your subnet mask and router (gateway) address.

Finding Your Public IP Address

Your public IP address isn't shown anywhere in the iPhone Settings app. To find it, you need to ask an external service. The simplest method is to open Safari and search "what is my IP" — Google will display it right at the top of the results.

However, this only gives you the bare IP address. If you want more context — like your ISP name, approximate location, or whether you're on IPv4 or IPv6 — a dedicated tool is more useful.

IPv4 vs IPv6: What's the Difference?

You'll often see two types of IP addresses:

• IPv4 — the traditional format with four numbers separated by dots (e.g., 192.168.1.45). There are about 4.3 billion possible IPv4 addresses, and we've essentially run out
• IPv6 — the newer format with eight groups of hexadecimal characters separated by colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3::8a2e:0370:7334). There are enough IPv6 addresses for every grain of sand on Earth to have billions of them

Most networks today use both. Your iPhone likely has both an IPv4 and an IPv6 address. Some ISPs have moved primarily to IPv6, using a technology called NAT64 to reach older IPv4-only servers. If a website or game server isn't loading, knowing which protocol you're using can be a helpful debugging clue.

Using PingKit's My Network Tool

While the Settings app shows your local IP, and a Google search shows your public IP, neither gives you the complete picture in one place. PingKit's My Network tool shows everything about your current connection on a single screen:

• Public IP address — both IPv4 and IPv6 if available
• Private IP address — your local address on the current network
• Gateway address — your router's IP
• DNS servers — which DNS resolvers your device is using
• ISP name — who provides your internet connection
• WiFi details — network name, frequency band, and connection type

All of this information is gathered locally on your device — no accounts, no tracking, no data leaving your phone except the minimum needed to determine your public IP.

Why Your IP Address Matters

Knowing your IP address is useful in several everyday situations:

• Remote access — connecting to a home security camera or NAS while away requires knowing your public IP (or setting up dynamic DNS)
• Gaming — hosting a game server or troubleshooting connection issues often requires checking your IP and NAT type
• Troubleshooting — if two devices have the same local IP (an IP conflict), neither will work properly. Checking addresses helps identify the clash
• Privacy — your public IP reveals your approximate location and ISP. If privacy matters to you, a VPN masks your real IP with the VPN server's address

Quick Summary

To find your private IP: Settings > WiFi > tap the (i) on your network. To find your public IP: search "what is my IP" in Safari, or open PingKit's My Network tool for a complete view including ISP, DNS, gateway, and both IPv4/IPv6 addresses — all in one place, with no tracking or sign-up required.