May
09

What is the difference between internal and external IP?

Internal IP (aka private IP): Used inside your local network. Example: 192.168.1.50 External IP (aka public IP): Assigned by your ISP and visible on the internet

What is the difference between internal and external IP?

  • Internal IP (aka private IP): Used inside your local network. Example: 192.168.1.50
  • External IP (aka public IP): Assigned by your ISP and visible on the internet

🧭 Where to find them:

  • Internal IP:
     Windows: ipconfig
     Mac/Linux: ifconfig or ip a
  • External IP:
     👉 Check using our public IP tool

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  1. How to change your internal IP address
  2. Can I access internal devices from outside the network?
  3. How to forward ports from external to internal IP
  4. What is NAT and how does it connect them?
  5. How to secure your internal network


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