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How to Find Your Router IP

Find the IP address of your router on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — in under a minute.

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Quick answer

On Windows: open Command Prompt → type ipconfig → look at Default Gateway. On macOS/Linux: run netstat -nr | grep default. On Android/iOS: open WiFi settings → tap your network → look for Gateway or Router. Or just use our auto-detect tool.

Your router's IP address is the gateway your devices use to talk to the internet. You need it to log into the admin panel, set up port forwarding, change WiFi credentials, or troubleshoot connection problems. The most common addresses are 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, and 10.0.0.1, but every device picks its own — so it's worth checking instead of guessing.

Step-by-step by operating system

🪟 Windows 10 & Windows 11

  1. Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. In the black window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Locate your active adapter (usually "Wi-Fi" or "Ethernet").
  4. The value next to Default Gateway is your router IP.

Faster way: Right-click the network icon in the system tray → Open Network & Internet settings → Properties → scroll to IPv4 default gateway.

🍎 macOS (Ventura, Sonoma & later)

  1. Open System Settings → Network.
  2. Click your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) → Details…
  3. Select the TCP/IP tab.
  4. The Router field shows your gateway IP.

Terminal alternative: open Terminal.app and run netstat -nr | grep default — the address after "default" is your router.

🐧 Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch…)

  1. Open a terminal.
  2. Run ip route | grep default — the IP after "default via" is your router.
  3. On older systems, try route -n or netstat -nr.

GUI users on GNOME: Settings → Network → ⚙️ next to your connection → IPv4.

🤖 Android (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

  1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi (or Network & internet → Internet).
  2. Tap the gear icon next to your connected network.
  3. Expand Advanced if shown.
  4. Look for Gateway — that's your router IP.

On Samsung One UI, the field is sometimes labelled Router under the IP settings.

📱 iOS & iPadOS

  1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the (i) icon to the right of your network name.
  3. Scroll to IPV4 Address; the value next to Router is your gateway.

🎮 Other devices (PS5, Xbox, Smart TV, Chromebook)

Almost every connected device exposes the gateway in its network status screen — usually under Connection Status, IP Settings, or Network Diagnostics. Look for Default Gateway, Router, or Gateway.

Easiest method: auto-detect it in your browser

Skip the menus entirely — our What Is My IP tool runs in your browser, asks WebRTC for your local network info, and identifies your gateway in less than a second. Works on every OS, no install required.

Troubleshooting

Common"Default Gateway is blank" — your device probably isn't connected, or it's on cellular data. Reconnect to Wi-Fi and re-run the command.
TipMultiple gateways listed? Pick the one matching your active adapter. Virtual machine and VPN adapters often add their own gateways (10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x) that aren't your real router.
Heads-upThe IP looks weird (e.g. starts with 169.254) — that's an APIPA address, meaning your device couldn't get one from the router. Restart the router and your device.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between my router's IP and my public IP?
Your router IP (e.g. 192.168.1.1) is the private address used inside your home network. Your public IP is the one your ISP assigns and the internet sees. You only log into the router using the private one.
Why does my router IP keep changing?
It shouldn't. The router gives your devices changing IPs via DHCP, but the router itself keeps its own address fixed. If yours seems to move, check whether you're connected to a different network (guest Wi-Fi, mesh node, mobile hotspot).
Can I change my router's IP address?
Yes — log into the admin panel, find the LAN settings, and edit the gateway IP. After saving, you'll need to reconnect using the new address. Don't pick something in the range your ISP uses publicly.
The IP I find doesn't load the admin page — what now?
Try https:// instead of http://, clear your browser cache, disable VPN/proxy, and confirm you're on the right Wi-Fi network. If that fails, run our IP detection tool to verify the correct gateway.
I have two routers. Which IP do I use?
Use the IP of the router your device is directly connected to. The first router (usually your ISP modem) and the second (your own Wi-Fi router) typically use different subnets — for example 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1.

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