Where to find your iPhone's IP Address
Your iPhone's IP address appears in the Wi-Fi settings menu. Open Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then tap the blue information icon next to the network name you are connected to. The IP address listed under "IP Address" is what your home network uses to identify your phone.
This is the local IP address — the one your router assigns to your iPhone so other devices on your home network can find it. It usually starts with 192.168 or 10.0, depending on how your router is configured. You will only see this address when your phone is connected to Wi-Fi; cellular data uses a different address assigned by your phone company.
The address you see changes occasionally. Your router may assign a new one when you restart your phone or reconnect to Wi-Fi, though many home routers keep the same address for months. If you need the address to stay the same — for example, to set up a printer or security camera to talk to your phone — you can configure your router to give your iPhone a fixed address, though that requires logging into the router itself.
Key Takeaways
- Your iPhone's local IP address appears in Settings > Wi-Fi > network name > information icon, under "IP Address".
- The address you see is only for your home network and changes if you restart your phone or switch networks.
- If you need the address to stay the same, you can set a static IP address through your router's settings, though this requires your router's admin password.
- The address shown is different from your public IP address, which is what websites see when you browse on cellular data.
Why your iPhone has multiple IP addresses
Your iPhone actually has two different IP addresses depending on how it connects. The one in Wi-Fi settings is your local IP address — it exists only on your home network and lets your printer, smart speakers, and other devices find your phone. When you use cellular data instead, your phone company assigns a different public IP address that websites and apps see when you browse.
The local address is what matters for home network tasks. If you want to stream video from your phone to your TV, print a document, or let a security camera send alerts to your phone, you need the local address. The public address is handled automatically by your phone company and you rarely need to know it.
What to do if the address keeps changing
If you check your iPhone's IP address at different times and see different numbers, your router is assigning a new address each time. This is normal behavior called DHCP — your router hands out addresses temporarily and recycles them when devices disconnect.
For most home uses, a changing address causes no problems. Your phone still works the same way, and other devices can still find it. But if you are setting up a device that needs to send information to your iPhone at a specific address — like a home automation system or a network printer — a changing address breaks the connection.
To fix this, log into your router's settings (usually through a web browser or the router's app) and look for a section called "DHCP" or "Reserved IP" or "Static IP". You can tell the router to always give your iPhone the same address. You will need your router's admin password, which is often on a sticker on the router itself or in the manual. If you are unsure how to do this, contact your internet provider — they can walk you through it or do it for you.
How to find your public IP address instead
If you need the IP address that websites see — your public IP address — you cannot find it in iPhone settings. Instead, open Safari or any web browser and search for "what is my IP". The first result will show your public address, which is the one assigned by your internet provider.
Your public IP address is the same for all devices on your home network, because they all go through your router to reach the internet. Your local IP address is unique to your iPhone. Most of the time you need the local address; you only need the public one if a website or service asks for it, or if you are troubleshooting a connection problem with your internet provider.
When you need to know your iPhone's IP address
Most iPhone users never need to look up their IP address. But a few situations require it. If you are setting up a home security camera or smart home device to send notifications to your phone, you may need to enter your iPhone's local IP address. If you are troubleshooting why your phone cannot print to a network printer, the IP address helps you verify the phone and printer are on the same network.
Some apps also ask for your IP address if you are connecting to a local server or a device on your home network. In those cases, the app will tell you what it needs. If you are unsure whether you need this information, the app's help section or support page will explain it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my IP address change when I switch from Wi-Fi to cellular?
Yes. Your local IP address only exists on Wi-Fi and disappears when you switch to cellular. Your phone company assigns a different public IP address for cellular, but you cannot see it in iPhone settings. When you reconnect to Wi-Fi, your router may assign the same local address as before or a different one.
Can I see my IP address without going to Settings?
Not easily. Settings is the most direct way. Some apps that manage your home network may display it, but they are reading the same information from your Wi-Fi connection. The Settings menu is the official source.
What if I see two IP addresses in Wi-Fi settings?
You are likely seeing both an IPv4 address (the traditional format like 192.168.1.5) and an IPv6 address (a longer format with colons and letters). Both are correct — your router assigns both to your phone. For home network tasks, use the IPv4 address unless the device specifically asks for IPv6.
Will my iPhone's IP address work on a different Wi-Fi network?
No. The IP address only works on the network that assigned it. When you connect to a different Wi-Fi network, your phone gets a new local IP address from that network's router. The old address becomes useless.