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What is my router's IP address?

Your router's IP address (also called its default gateway) is a private address like 192.168.1.1, used only inside your own home network to reach your router's settings page, and completely different from the public IP address the rest of the internet sees. Because it's private, no website (including this one) can detect it automatically from a page load the way we detect your public IP. It has to be read from your own device's network settings, or looked up from the list of common defaults below.

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Why can't a website show my router's IP address automatically?

Our public IP tool works by reading the address your device used to reach our server over the open internet, but your router's local address is never sent outside your own home network, by design. It's the equivalent of your house's internal room numbers versus its street address: the postal service (the public internet) only ever sees the street address, never which room a letter ends up in. That's why finding your router's address requires checking your own device, not a website.

Common default router IP addresses by brand

Most home routers ship with one of a small handful of default addresses. If you haven't changed it, try loading one of these in your browser (with http://, not https://):

How to find your router's actual IP address (3 ways)

If none of the common defaults above work, or the router has been reconfigured, your own device already knows the address, because it's using it every time it connects.

  1. Windows: open Command Prompt and run ipconfig, then look for "Default Gateway" under your active network adapter.
  2. macOS: open System Settings, then Wi-Fi (or Network), then Details/Advanced, then TCP/IP; the "Router" field is your gateway address. Alternatively, open Terminal and run netstat -nr | grep default.
  3. iPhone/iPad: Settings, then Wi-Fi, then tap the (i) next to your connected network; the "Router" field shows the address.
  4. Android: Settings, then Network & internet, then Wi-Fi, then tap your connected network and look for "Gateway" under network details.

What to do once you have the address

Type the address into your browser's address bar with http:// in front (for example http://192.168.1.1) while connected to that network. This opens your router's admin login page. You'll need the router's admin username and password, which is usually printed on a sticker on the device itself (different from your Wi-Fi password) unless it's been changed. From there you can update your Wi-Fi name and password, check connected devices, or change other network settings.

Why do different routers use different default ranges?

There's no technical reason a router has to use 192.168.1.1 specifically. Manufacturers each pick one of the reserved private ranges (see our IP address guide for the full list) as their factory default, mostly by convention and history rather than any functional advantage. Some ISPs also override the manufacturer's default when they configure a router before shipping it to you, which is why the address printed in a router's manual doesn't always match what you actually see. Always trust the sticker on your specific device, or one of the device-based lookup methods above, over a generic manual.

A quick security check while you're logged in

Since you're already in your router's admin page, it's worth taking sixty seconds to check a few settings that are easy to forget about after initial setup:

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Frequently asked questions

Is my router's IP address the same as my public IP address?
No, they're two different addresses for two different purposes. Your router's IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.1) is private and only works inside your own home network to reach its settings page. Your public IP address, shown on our homepage, is the address the rest of the internet sees when your devices go online, translated by the router itself.
None of the default addresses worked, what now?
Use one of the three device-based methods above (ipconfig on Windows, Network settings on macOS, or the Wi-Fi details screen on iPhone/Android). These always show the router's actual current address, even if it's been changed from the factory default.
I forgot my router's admin password, not my Wi-Fi password, what do I do?
Most routers have a small recessed reset button that restores factory defaults (including the default admin password) after holding it for about 10 seconds. Check the manufacturer's documentation first, since this also resets your Wi-Fi name, password and any custom settings.
Can I change my router's IP address?
Yes, from the router's own admin page (under LAN or network settings), but unless you have a specific reason to (for example, avoiding a conflict with another network), the default is fine to leave as-is for normal home use.
Why does http://192.168.1.1 say the page can't be reached?
First confirm you're actually connected to that router's own network (not a different Wi-Fi network or mobile data). The admin page is only reachable from inside the same local network. If you are connected and it still fails, the router likely uses a different address; try the device-based lookup methods above instead of guessing further defaults.
Does my router's IP address affect my public IP address shown on your homepage?
No, they're independent. Changing your router's local admin address (e.g. from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.50.1) only affects how you reach its settings page internally; the public IP address your router presents to the rest of the internet, shown on our homepage, is assigned separately by your internet provider.
Does this page log the router IP addresses I look up?
No. This is a static reference page; nothing you look up here is sent anywhere or recorded. See our Privacy Policy for how the rest of the site (the public IP lookup tool) handles data.

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