Where to find your iPhone's IP address

Your iPhone's IP address is a number that identifies your phone on your home network — it looks like 192.168.1.45 or similar. You find it by opening Settings, tapping Wi-Fi, then tapping the information icon next to the network you're connected to. The IP address appears under "IPv4 Address" on that screen.

This is the address your router assigns to your phone when it connects. It changes each time you reconnect to Wi-Fi (unless your router is set to reserve a static address for that device). You need this number if you're troubleshooting network problems, setting up port forwarding, or checking which devices are connected to your network.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then tap the information icon next to your connected network to see your IP address under "IPv4 Address".
  • Your iPhone has two different IP addresses — one for Wi-Fi and one for cellular data — and you can only see the Wi-Fi address in Settings.
  • The IP address your router assigns to your phone usually changes when you reconnect, but you can ask your router to reserve the same address for that device.
  • If you don't see an IP address listed, your phone is not actually connected to the network even though it appears to be.

Step-by-step: Finding your IP address on Wi-Fi

Start by opening the Settings app on your home screen. Tap Wi-Fi near the top of the list. You'll see the name of the network you're currently connected to, marked with a checkmark.

Next to the network name, look for a small information icon — it's a circle with an "i" inside. Tap that icon. A new screen will open showing details about your connection. Scroll down slightly if needed. Under the heading "IPv4 Address" you'll see a number like 192.168.1.50. That's your IP address on this network.

Write this number down if you need it for troubleshooting. If you reconnect to the same Wi-Fi network later, the number may be different — your router assigns a new one each time unless you've set up a static reservation.

Why your iPhone shows only one IP address

Your iPhone actually has two IP addresses at any given time: one for Wi-Fi and one for cellular data. The Settings app only shows the Wi-Fi address because that's the one you control through your home network and router.

The cellular address is assigned by your phone carrier and is not visible in Settings. If you need to know your cellular IP address for some reason, you would have to use a third-party app or visit a website that displays your public IP address — but for home network troubleshooting, you only need the Wi-Fi address.

What to do if no IP address appears

If you tap the information icon and don't see an IP address listed, your phone is not actually connected to the network. This happens sometimes when Wi-Fi appears to be on but the connection failed partway through.

Try disconnecting and reconnecting: go back to the Wi-Fi list, tap the network name, tap "Forget This Network", then tap the network name again and enter your password. Wait 10 to 15 seconds for the connection to complete. Then check the information screen again. An IP address should now appear.

Using your IP address to troubleshoot network problems

Once you have your iPhone's IP address, you can use it to check whether your phone is actually on your network. Log into your router's admin panel (usually by typing 192.168.1.1 into a browser on a connected computer) and look for a list of connected devices. Your iPhone should appear with the IP address you just found.

If your iPhone's IP address appears in the router list but you still can't reach certain websites or services, the problem is usually with your internet connection itself, not your phone's connection to the network. If the IP address doesn't appear in the router list at all, your phone is not actually connected despite what the Wi-Fi icon suggests — try forgetting and reconnecting to the network again.

Setting a static IP address so it doesn't change

By default, your router assigns your iPhone a new IP address each time it connects. If you're setting up port forwarding or other network rules that depend on a specific IP address, you can ask your router to always give your iPhone the same address.

This is called a static reservation or DHCP reservation, and the steps vary by router model. Generally you log into your router's admin panel, find the DHCP or Reserved Addresses section, and add your iPhone's current IP address to the list. Your router will then always assign that same address to your iPhone when it connects.

Check your router's manual or support website for the exact steps — the feature exists on most home routers but the menu location is different on each brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my iPhone's IP address without opening Settings?

No, the Settings app is the only built-in way to see your Wi-Fi IP address on an iPhone. Some third-party apps claim to show this information, but they're unnecessary — Settings is faster and doesn't require installing anything.

Why does my IP address change every time I reconnect?

Your router assigns IP addresses automatically using DHCP, a system that hands out different addresses each time a device connects. This is normal and usually doesn't cause problems. If you need the same address every time, you can set up a static reservation in your router's settings.

Is my IP address the same as my phone's public address?

No. The address you see in Settings (like 192.168.1.50) is your private IP address on your home network only. Your public IP address is what the internet sees, and it's different — you can find it by searching "what is my IP" in a browser. Your router translates between the two.

What if my iPhone shows an IP address starting with 169?

An address starting with 169 (like 169.254.1.5) means your phone is not actually connected to your router, even though it appears to be. Your phone assigned itself this temporary address because it couldn't reach the router's DHCP server. Forget the network and reconnect, or restart your router.