Where to find your IP address in Settings

Your iPhone's IP address is in the Wi-Fi settings menu. Open Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then tap the blue information icon next to the network you're connected to. The number labeled IP Address is what you're looking for — it will look something like 192.168.1.45 or 10.0.0.23.

This is your local IP address, the one your home router assigns to your phone. It only works inside your home network. If you're on a different Wi-Fi network — at a coffee shop or a friend's house — you'll get a different local IP address from that network's router.

Write down or screenshot this number if you need it for troubleshooting your home network. You'll also see other useful information on this screen: the router's IP address (labeled Router), your DNS servers, and whether your connection is find.

Key Takeaways

  • Your local IP address appears in Settings > Wi-Fi > [network name] > information icon, and changes depending on which network you connect to.
  • The IP address you see in Wi-Fi settings is only useful inside your home network, not for outside connections.
  • If you need your public IP address (the one the outside world sees), you have to check a website from your iPhone's browser.
  • Knowing your local IP address helps you troubleshoot router problems and understand which devices are connected to your network.

The difference between local and public IP addresses

Your iPhone actually has two IP addresses. The one in Settings is your local IP address — it's assigned by your home router and only works on your home network. Your router also has a public IP address, which is the address the outside world uses to reach your home internet connection. Your iPhone doesn't show you this number directly because it doesn't need it for anything you do on your phone.

If you want to see your public IP address anyway, open Safari on your iPhone and search for "what is my IP address" or visit a site like whatismyipaddress.com. The large number at the top of the results is your public IP address. This number changes periodically (usually every few days or weeks) unless your internet provider charges extra to keep it the same.

Why you might need to know your IP address

The most common reason to find your iPhone's IP address is to troubleshoot a network problem. If your phone keeps dropping the Wi-Fi connection, your router's settings page might show you which devices are connected and which ones are causing interference. You'll need your phone's IP address to identify it in that list.

You might also need it if you're setting up a device on your home network that requires you to manually enter IP addresses — some older printers, security cameras, or network storage devices work this way. In those cases, you're telling the device "here's where to find my iPhone" so they can communicate directly.

If you're setting up port forwarding on your router (a more advanced security step), you'd use your iPhone's local IP address to tell the router which device should receive incoming traffic on a specific port. This is rare for most home users, but it comes up if you're running a server or game from your phone.

How to identify your iPhone in your router's device list

Once you have your iPhone's IP address, you can log into your router's settings page to see what else is connected. Open a web browser on any device connected to your home network, type your router's IP address into the address bar (the number you saw labeled Router in your Wi-Fi settings), and log in with your router's username and password.

In the router's settings, look for a page called Connected Devices, Device List, or DHCP Clients. You should see your iPhone listed there with its IP address next to it. The router usually shows the device name too — often something like "iPhone" or "Priya's iPhone" depending on what you named it in Settings > General > About > Name.

This view is useful because it shows you how many devices are actually using your network. If you see devices you don't recognize, that's a sign someone else may have your Wi-Fi password. If you see dozens of devices when you only have a few, a neighbor's device might be connecting to your network.

What to do if you can't find the information icon

On older iPhones or if your Wi-Fi settings look different, the information icon might be in a slightly different place. Make sure you're tapping the network name you're actually connected to — it will have a checkmark next to it. If you tap a different network by mistake, you won't see the IP address information.

If you still don't see an information icon, try scrolling down in the Wi-Fi settings menu. On some iPhone models, the icon appears below the network name rather than next to it. If your phone is running an older version of iOS, the layout might be different — updating to the latest iOS version usually makes the settings menu more consistent.

Keeping your IP address information private

Your local IP address is only visible to devices on your home network, so there's no privacy risk in writing it down or sharing it with someone helping you troubleshoot. Your public IP address is visible to any website you visit, but it only tells someone your general location (usually your city or region, not your exact address) and your internet provider.

What matters more than hiding your IP address is making sure your Wi-Fi password is strong and your router's default password is changed. These two steps prevent strangers from connecting to your network in the first place, which is more effective than trying to hide your IP address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone's IP address change?

Yes. Your router assigns a new local IP address each time you reconnect to Wi-Fi, though it usually assigns the same number if you reconnect within a few days. Your public IP address changes less often — usually every few days to a few weeks, depending on your internet provider.

Can I set a permanent IP address for my iPhone?

You can ask your router to always assign the same IP address to your iPhone by setting up a static DHCP reservation in the router's settings. This is useful if you're running a server or need your phone to always be at the same address, but it's not necessary for normal use.

Is it safe to share my IP address with someone?

Your local IP address is safe to share — it only works on your home network. Your public IP address is visible to every website you visit, so it's not a secret, but don't share it with someone you don't trust because they could use it to try to access your router.

What if my iPhone shows two different IP addresses?

This usually means you're connected to both Wi-Fi and cellular at the same time. The Wi-Fi settings show your local IP address on your home network. Your cellular connection has a different IP address from your mobile provider, which you can't see in Settings.