To find the IP address of your MacBook on a local network, you can follow these steps:
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Using System Preferences:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select "System Preferences."
- Click on "Network."
- In the list on the left, select the network connection you're using (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
- Your IP address will be displayed on the right side, under "Status" for that connection.
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Using Terminal:
- Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities, or by searching for it using Spotlight).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
ifconfig
- Look for the network interface you're using (for Wi-Fi, it’s usually
en0
). Your IP address will be listed next to inet
.
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Using the Status Bar:
- If you're connected via Wi-Fi, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
- Hold down the Option key, and click the Wi-Fi icon again.
- You’ll see additional details about your Wi-Fi connection, including your IP address.
These methods will help you find your local IP address on your MacBook.