IP is a unique identifier used to identify a computer on a network. The IP address should not be repeated, and therefore each user has his own IP, you can find it out using specialized services on the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Among the popular services for determining the IP address are resources such as 2IP, What Is My IP, etc. Go to the page of any similar service. As soon as you enter the site, the page will provide the necessary information.
Step 2
Some services allow you to find out not only the address, but also the version of the browser used, the country and city of use, the name of the provider and the presence of a proxy server. On the pages of such resources, you can also test the speed of your Internet connection, you will be told the approximate download speed of one file of a certain size.
Step 3
The data on the received IP-address can be used primarily when creating a game server. This combination of numbers must be communicated to other players whom you want to invite to your server to play.
Step 4
The IP address can also be used when creating an Internet resource. For example, if you create your own site and use a computer as a server, IP is used to identify a resource on the network. It is with this address that the association of the future domain is performed.
Step 5
There is a difference between local and external IP addresses. Local is used to identify a user within a specific small network, which can be set up in a home, office, or local ISP. The external address is used in terms of access to the general Internet.
Step 6
The local network IP address is often listed by your internet service provider on the parameter sheet for setting up your connection. Some operators also indicate an external address. You can also find out the IP address of the local network by contacting your system administrator.
