The IP address is a string of numbers that identifies any device, including your iPhone, on a local network. While knowing your local IP address is not particularly useful in everyday life, it can be useful to know how to find it. So, we're going to show you a quick and easy way to check your iPhone's local IP address.
When do you need to know your iPhone's IP address?
One of the main reasons why you may need to know theIP adress of your iPhone is when you specify IP-specific settings on your router, such as setting a static IP address. By knowing the IP address your iPhone is using, you can grant it certain permissions on your network.
Another reason why you might want to know your phone's IP is when you have an IP conflict issue. On a local network, each device is supposed to have a unique address. By checking your phone's IP, you can see if it is causing problems on the network.
How to view your iPhone's IP address
Your iPhone's IP address can easily be found through the app Settings from your phone.
So the first thing to do is launch the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on the Wi-Fi option (almost at the very top of the settings).
In the Wi-Fi menu, on the line of the network you are using are connected, you should see an i icon in a circle. Click on it to access the Wi-Fi network information.
On this information page, you will find a line titled "IP Address" on which you will find your local IP. It is this series of 4 numbers that allows your iPhone to be recognized on the Wi-Fi network to which it is connected.
Be careful, because unless you have configured a static IP on your iPhone, it is very likely to change each time you reconnect to the network.
By the way, to configure a static IP address it is very simple:
- click on the i of the Wi-Fi network in question
- then click Configure IP
- select Manuel
- Enter the fixed address you want to give your iPhone on this network
And there you have it! It's not more complicated than that, you now know how to find the IP address of your iPhone! If you have any questions or other tips for mastering your iPhone or using functions like "Find my iPhone" or others, don't hesitate to tell us about it in the comments below the article!
