How to Find Your IP Address on Mac (macOS)

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Find Your IP Address on Mac
Your Mac has a private IP address on your local network and a public IP address visible to the internet. Here is how to find both.
Method 1: Find Your Public IP Instantly
Visit HackMyIP.com in Safari or any browser. Your public IP address appears immediately, along with your location, ISP, and network details.
Method 2: Using System Settings (macOS Ventura+)
Click Apple menu > System Settings
Click Network in the sidebar
Click your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
Click Details
Your IP address is shown under TCP/IP
Method 3: Using Terminal
Open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal) and run:
ifconfig en0 | grep inet — for Wi-Fi
ifconfig en1 | grep inet — for Ethernet
curl https://hackmyip.com/api/ip — for your public IP
Method 4: Option-Click the Wi-Fi Icon
Hold Option and click the Wi-Fi icon in your menu bar. This shows your IP address, router address, security type, and channel — all in one glance.
Privacy on Mac
macOS includes iCloud Private Relay (requires iCloud+) which hides your IP from websites in Safari. For full protection across all apps, use a VPN. Verify your setup with our DNS leak test and WebRTC leak test.
Last updated: April 2026