An Android phone can have different addresses for Wi-Fi, mobile data, a VPN, IPv4, and IPv6. The correct one depends on the task. Connecting a printer usually needs the phone's local Wi-Fi address, while an internet allowlist normally needs the public address visible through the active connection.

This guide explains how to find your IP address on Android using network settings and an online lookup. It includes Google Pixel, Samsung-style menu variations, mobile data, IPv6, randomized MAC addresses, and practical troubleshooting.

Quick Answer: Find Your Android Wi-Fi IP

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Network & internet, Connections, or a similar network section.
  3. Open Internet or Wi-Fi.
  4. Tap the connected network or its settings icon.
  5. Open network details or Advanced and find IP address.

Android menus vary by manufacturer and version. Google's current Android Wi-Fi guide uses Settings, Network & internet, and Internet. If those labels are absent, search Settings for Wi-Fi or IP address.

Method 1: Find the IP on Google Pixel and Standard Android

Open Settings, tap Network & internet, and select Internet. Tap the connected Wi-Fi network or the settings icon beside it. Scroll through Network details. The IP address field normally shows the private address assigned by the router.

You may also find:

  • Gateway: The router used to reach other networks.
  • Subnet mask or prefix length: The local network boundary.
  • DNS: Servers used for name resolution.
  • IPv6 addresses: Longer hexadecimal values when available.
  • Device MAC or randomized MAC: Link-layer identifiers, not IP addresses.
  • Security and frequency: Wi-Fi connection properties unrelated to the IP value.

Method 2: Find the IP on Samsung Galaxy

On many Samsung devices, open Settings, tap Connections, and select Wi-Fi. Tap the gear icon beside the connected network. Open View more or Advanced when the IP address is not visible immediately.

Samsung labels can differ by One UI version, carrier, and device model. The safe pattern is to open the currently connected Wi-Fi network's details rather than the general About phone screen. Confirm the network has an active connection before copying its value.

Method 3: Find the Public IP Address

Open a browser on the Android device and visit the ipdnslookup IP Lookup. The main result is the address visible to that web request. It may be IPv4 or IPv6.

On Wi-Fi, the public IPv4 commonly belongs to the router and is shared by several devices through Network Address Translation. On mobile data, it may represent a carrier gateway or shared carrier-grade NAT system. A VPN changes the visible result to an address operated by the VPN service.

Method 4: Check the Mobile Data Public IP

  1. Turn Wi-Fi off temporarily.
  2. Confirm mobile data is enabled and a cellular indicator appears.
  3. Open the IP Lookup page in the browser.
  4. Record the result required for the task.
  5. Turn Wi-Fi back on afterward if you normally use it.

Using mobile data can incur charges. Carriers can change addressing frequently and may provide IPv6, shared IPv4, or both. The public result identifies a connection path, not a permanent unique phone identity.

If the phone has two SIMs, confirm which line supplies mobile data before testing. Switching the selected data SIM can change the carrier route and the public result. Signal changes can also move a connection between carrier gateways without any action from the user.

Example Android Network Details

Suppose the connected Wi-Fi details show:

  • IP address: 192.168.0.86
  • Gateway: 192.168.0.1
  • Network prefix length: 24

The phone's local IPv4 address is 192.168.0.86. The gateway normally belongs to the router. A prefix length of 24 corresponds to mask 255.255.255.0 and describes the network rather than another device.

Private IP Versus Public IP on Android

  • Private Wi-Fi IP: Assigned inside the local network and displayed in Wi-Fi details.
  • Public IP: Observed by internet services after routing, NAT, VPN, or carrier translation.
  • Gateway: The router address used to leave the local subnet.
  • Loopback: An address referring only to the Android device itself.
  • Link-local: An address limited to the local link.

See the public versus private IP guide for full ranges, NAT, carrier-grade NAT, and IPv6 examples.

Why Settings and the Browser Show Different Addresses

The settings value identifies the phone inside Wi-Fi. The browser result identifies the public path used beyond the router or carrier. Different devices on the same Wi-Fi can therefore have unique private addresses but the same public IPv4.

A VPN or proxy can change what the browser observes. Some browsers may also use privacy services. Test through the same app, network, and VPN state relevant to the task instead of assuming every app follows an identical path.

How IPv6 Appears on Android

IPv6 uses hexadecimal groups separated by colons. A phone can hold several IPv6 addresses at once, including link-local, global, and temporary privacy values. A link-local value commonly begins with fe80: and cannot replace a globally routed address.

When an app asks for IPv4, use the dotted-decimal value. When it supports IPv6, copy the complete relevant address. An IPv6 literal combined with a port normally needs brackets, such as [2001:db8::20]:8080.

Randomized MAC Address Is Not an IP Address

Recent Android versions can use a randomized MAC address for each Wi-Fi network to reduce tracking. The MAC address identifies the network interface at the local link layer. It is not the same as the IP assigned by DHCP.

Google's advanced network settings guide distinguishes the device Wi-Fi MAC from the randomized MAC shown for a connected network. If a router reservation relies on a MAC address, use the value selected for that network, but do not enter it where an IP is requested.

What a 169.254 Address Means

An IPv4 address beginning with 169.254 is self-assigned link-local addressing. It often appears when the phone cannot obtain ordinary configuration from DHCP. It may allow limited same-link communication but normally indicates a connection problem.

  1. Confirm the phone joined the intended Wi-Fi network.
  2. Check whether another device receives a working address.
  3. Turn Wi-Fi off and on.
  4. Forget and rejoin the network only when you know its password.
  5. Check the router's DHCP service if you manage it.

Common Android IP Problems and Fixes

  • No IP field: Open details for the connected network, not only the Wi-Fi list.
  • Menus differ: Search Settings or use the device manufacturer's support guide.
  • Wrong value: Copy IP address, not gateway, DNS, prefix, or MAC.
  • No internet: Complete a captive portal login and test other devices.
  • Public IP changes: DHCP, mobile carriers, VPNs, and network switching can change it.
  • Duplicate conflict: Return IP settings to DHCP unless a network administrator requires Static.
  • VPN address appears: Disconnect only when the ordinary route is the intended test.

Google's Android connection troubleshooting guide recommends restarting the device and comparing Wi-Fi with mobile data before more disruptive changes.

Do Not Guess Static IP Settings

DHCP is correct for most networks. Use Static configuration only when an administrator gives you the address, gateway, prefix, and DNS values. A guessed address may already belong to another device and cause an IP conflict.

If a device needs a consistent local address, a router-side DHCP reservation is often easier to manage. The phone remains automatic while the router assigns its planned value.

Protect Details When Sharing Screenshots

Network details can reveal the Wi-Fi name, private addressing, gateway, DNS servers, public IPv6, and device identifiers. Crop unrelated fields before posting a screenshot. Share complete diagnostics only with a trusted support person.

An IP address usually does not reveal an exact home location, but combined network details can add context. Provide only the information needed for the troubleshooting task.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is my IP address in Android settings?

Open the connected Wi-Fi network's details under Network & internet, Internet, Wi-Fi, or Connections.

How do I find the public Android IP?

Use an online IP lookup through the Wi-Fi or mobile connection you want to test.

Why are Android menu names different?

Manufacturers customize Settings, and labels also change between Android versions.

Is the gateway my phone's address?

No. It normally identifies the router used to reach other networks.

Why does Android show multiple IPv6 addresses?

An interface can have link-local, global, and temporary privacy addresses together.

Is randomized MAC the same as private IP?

No. MAC randomization is a link-layer privacy feature, while an IP address belongs to the IP network layer.

Does an Android IP stay permanent?

No. DHCP, carriers, VPNs, and switching networks can assign different addresses.

Choose the Address That Fits the Task

Use connected Wi-Fi details for the phone's local address and use the IP Lookup page for the public address visible over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Confirm the active connection, field label, IP version, and VPN state first.

Use the IPv4 Class Calculator for historical classification, the CIDR Notation Calculator for network boundaries, or the IP to Binary Calculator for bit-level details. These ipdnslookup resources explain the address found on Android.