Knowing your IP address can help protect your home network and data from prying eyes. Here's how to find it.

Do you know your IP address? You don't have to, but you should know where to find it. This is how to go about it on all devices.

Knowing the local (or private) and external (or public) IP addresses for your devices can help you keep your network running smoothly and safely.

An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your computer or device when you go online.

If you're trying to play a game that doesn't offer dedicated servers or hide yourself from prying eyes, knowing your IP address can be vital.

You can find your IP address on any Windows computer by entering a specific code in the Command Prompt, or by going to a IP-displaying website.