How to Find Your Router's IP Address (Every OS)

Most Common Default Router IPs

If you don't want to look it up, try these in your browser in this order:

Type the IP into your browser's address bar (no http:// needed) and hit Enter. If it loads a router login page, that's your router's IP. If you get a "site can't be reached" error, try the next IP on the list.

Find the Router IP on Each Device

Windows 10 / 11

1. Press Win + R, type cmd, press Enter.
2. In Command Prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
3. Find your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet adapter).
4. Look for the Default Gateway line. The IP shown there is your router's IP address.

Faster method: right-click the WiFi/Ethernet icon in the system tray > Open Network & Internet settings > Properties for your connection > scroll to "Properties" section > "IPv4 default gateway" shows the router IP.

macOS

System Settings:

1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).
2. Click Network.
3. Select your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet).
4. Click Details (or Advanced) > TCP/IP.
5. The Router field shows your router's IP.

Terminal (faster): Open Terminal and type netstat -nr | grep default. The IP next to "default" is your router's IP.

iPhone / iPad

1. Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the (i) icon next to your connected network.
3. Scroll to the Router field. That's the IP.

Android

1. Settings > Network & Internet > Internet (or WiFi).
2. Tap the connected WiFi network.
3. Tap Network details or Advanced.
4. Look for Gateway or Router.

Some Android phones hide this info — install a WiFi scanner app (e.g., Network Analyzer Lite) which displays gateway and DNS for the active connection.

Linux

Open a terminal and type one of:

• ip route | grep default (modern distros)
• route -n | grep ^0.0.0.0
• nmcli device show | grep IP4.GATEWAY (NetworkManager-based)

The output line includes the gateway IP — that's your router.

Chromebook

1. Click the network icon in the bottom-right.
2. Click your WiFi network name to expand details.
3. Click the gear icon > Network.
4. The Gateway field shows the router IP.

Smart TV / Streaming devices

Most show an IP in their network status page (Settings > Network > Status), but the value shown is the device's own IP, not the gateway. To find the gateway from a streaming device, log into your router's admin panel from a phone or laptop and look at the connected devices list.

What to Do With Your Router's IP

Once you have it, the IP is the URL for accessing the router admin panel:

1. Open a browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.).
2. Type the IP into the address bar (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and press Enter.
3. You'll see a login page. Default credentials are usually on a sticker on the router itself.

From the admin panel you can:

• Change the WiFi name and password (see our change WiFi password guide)
• Update router firmware (see our firmware update guide)
• Set up port forwarding for gaming or remote access (port forwarding guide)
• Change the default admin password (admin password guide)
• See a list of every device connected to your network

Why Different Routers Use Different IPs

Router manufacturers each pick their own default. ISPs that ship combo gateways often pick a different default to differentiate from retail equipment. The IP itself doesn't matter — any address in the private ranges (192.168.0.0/16, 10.0.0.0/8, 172.16.0.0/12) works.

If your router is provided by an ISP, the IP is whatever the ISP configured. Retail routers usually default to 192.168.1.1 (or 192.168.0.1 for TP-Link / D-Link).

Can I Change My Router's IP?

Yes — log into the admin panel and look for "LAN settings" or "DHCP settings." You can change the router IP to anything in a private range (e.g., 192.168.5.1). Reasons you might want to:

• Avoid conflicts with a VPN that uses the same subnet (e.g., your office VPN uses 192.168.1.0/24)
• Match a specific firmware or third-party tool that expects a different IP
• Prevent casual visitors from guessing the admin URL

Most users never need to change it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is my router's IP address?

On most home networks, the router's IP address (also called the 'default gateway') is 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 10.0.0.1. The exact address depends on your router brand and ISP — Xfinity gateways often use 10.0.0.1, AT&T uses 192.168.1.254, while most Asus, TP-Link, and Netgear routers default to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

How do I find my router IP on Windows 10/11?

Open Command Prompt and type 'ipconfig'. Look for the 'Default Gateway' value under your active connection (WiFi or Ethernet). That IP — often 192.168.1.1 — is your router's address. Type it into your browser to access the router admin panel.

How do I find my router IP on Mac?

System Settings > Network > select your active connection > Details > TCP/IP. The 'Router' field shows your router's IP address. Or open Terminal and type 'netstat -nr | grep default' — the IP next to 'default' is your router's address.

Why can't I access my router with the IP I found?

Three common reasons: you're entering it as 'http://192.168.1.1' but need 'https://' (or vice versa); the IP is correct but the browser is auto-completing the wrong URL; or you're on a guest network that's isolated from the router admin. Try entering the IP exactly as shown, and use the main WiFi network, not guest.

What's the default router admin password?

Varies by brand. Common defaults: admin/admin, admin/password, or admin/blank. The actual default is on a sticker on the router. After first login, always change the default password — see our change router admin password guide.