An internet protocol address, orip address, is how individual computers on the internet are identified. Every internet-based activity is sent out using your internet Protocol address.
It is similar to the return address on your activities, and is often based on your location. It appears as a string of numbers.
If your computer is connected to a network, you can have an internal or external address if it is a single address. Macs make it easy to access that information.
Your internal address starts with 192. It is not possible to hack the internet address, which is a common line used to scare potential victims.
There are two ways to find your Mac computer's internal and external addresses.
This is how to find your internal address if you have OS X 10 or newer.
1. Select System Preferences by clicking the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen.
2. Click to join the network.
3. If it isn't already your default, choose your main connection. The status section of the small print will show your address on the right.
If you have a Macs part of a network, it is easy to find the external address.
You could find your external address via your internet service provider. Here is how.
1. After navigating to your networks, click Advanced and then switch to the internet.
2. You can copy the string of numbers listed next to the router and paste them into a new tab.
3. If you have to, log in to your internet service provider to access the configuration page and check the status of your network.
Even though your location may be known to others with access to it, it doesn't include information like your name or other identifiable information. For those who still want more online privacy, a virtual private network can be used.
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