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Steps to find the local IP address on iPhone
This is the fastest way to find the Wi-Fi IP address assigned to your iPhone by the router.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to check.
- Tap the (i) information button next to that network.
- Scroll to IPv4 Address.
- Copy the value shown as IP Address. That is the local IP address of your iPhone.
Useful detail: if you are checking a printer, camera, NAS, smart home device, or router setting, you usually need the local IPv4 address shown in this Wi-Fi screen.
Does this also work on iPad?
Yes. The same route works on iPad: Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) next to the connected network → IPv4 Address. The label may look identical because iPhone and iPad share the same Wi-Fi settings structure.
Wi-Fi or mobile data: which IP matters?
For local network tasks, Wi-Fi is the important part. Your iPhone can use mobile data, but the local IP used to reach printers, cameras, computers, smart TVs, and routers belongs to the Wi-Fi network.
Use Wi-Fi IP for local devices
This is the address used inside your local network. It often starts with 192.168, 10, or 172.16 to 172.31.
Mobile data is different
When you are not on Wi-Fi, the iPhone is not using the same local network as your home router and local devices.
Which IP address should you copy?
In most cases, copy the IP Address value under IPv4 Address. That is the private local address of your iPhone on the current Wi-Fi network.
Typical local IPv4
192.168.1.23
Another common range
192.168.0.15
Also possible
10.0.0.12
Sometimes used
172.16.0.8
If you want the concept behind these addresses first, open what a local IP is.
iPhone IP or router IP: do not confuse them
The iPhone IP address identifies your phone inside the Wi-Fi network. The router IP is a different address, usually used to open the router settings in a browser.
iPhone local IP
The private address assigned to your iPhone by the router, for example 192.168.1.23.
Router IP
The gateway address of the network, often something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
If your goal is to open the router panel, start from router IP, or check common router addresses such as 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.254.
Why a website shows a different IP
Your iPhone has a local IP inside your Wi-Fi network, but websites usually show the public IP of your internet connection. That is why the address in iPhone settings can be different from the one shown online.
Fast rule: iPhone Wi-Fi settings = local IP. Website = public IP.
You can compare both in local IP vs public IP or check your internet-facing address directly on what is my IP.
Next step depending on what you need
See your public IP
Useful if you want to compare the iPhone Wi-Fi IP with the address visible on the internet.
Understand local IP
The foundation for knowing what address your router gives your iPhone or iPad.
Find local IP on Android
The same check if the device connected to Wi-Fi is an Android phone or tablet.
Find local IP on Windows
Useful when you need the IP address of a computer on the same network.
Find local IP on macOS
The equivalent route for a Mac connected to the same network.
Set a fixed local IP
The next step if you need a stable address for local devices or automations.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the local IP address on iPhone?
Open Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the (i) button next to your connected network, then look under IPv4 Address → IP Address.
Where is the Wi-Fi IP address on iPhone?
It is in the information screen of the connected Wi-Fi network. Open Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) and look for the IP Address line under IPv4 Address.
Is the iPhone local IP the same as the public IP?
No. The iPhone local IP works inside your Wi-Fi network. The public IP is the address websites and external services see on the internet.
Should I use IPv4 or IPv6 on iPhone?
Most local network guides, printers, cameras, routers, and apps ask for IPv4. Use the IP Address value under IPv4 Address unless you specifically need IPv6.
Can the local IP address on iPhone change?
Yes. It can change when the router assigns addresses automatically through DHCP, especially after reconnecting to Wi-Fi.
Does this also work on iPad?
Yes. The route is the same on iPad: Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) next to the connected network → IPv4 Address.