Your router’s IP address — sometimes called the default gateway — is the address your devices use to reach your router’s admin settings. Type it into a browser and you’ll land on your router’s login page, where you can change your WiFi password, set up port forwarding, or check who’s connected. Here’s how to find it, whatever device you’re on.

Router IP vs. public IP: they’re not the same thing

It’s easy to mix these up, so it’s worth being clear about the difference before you go looking:

  • Your router IP (local/private IP) is only visible on your home network. It’s almost always something like 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 10.0.0.1. Every home network uses addresses from this private range, and it never changes based on your ISP.
  • Your public IP is the address your whole household shows to the internet — the one a website sees when you visit it. It’s assigned by your internet service provider and can change over time.

If you want your public IP, use the What Is My IP tool instead — this page is about the local address you use to reach your router’s settings.

Find your router IP on Windows

  1. Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
  2. In the black window that opens, type ipconfig and press Enter.
  3. Look for Default Gateway under your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). That’s your router’s IP.

Find your router IP on macOS

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS) → Network.
  2. Select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click Details (or the “i” icon).
  3. Look under the TCP/IP tab for Router. That’s the address you want.

Find your router IP on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the blue “i” icon next to the network you’re connected to.
  3. Under the IPV4 section, look for Router.

Find your router IP on Android

  1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the gear icon next to your connected network.
  3. Look for Gateway in the network details (the exact wording varies slightly by manufacturer).

The fast way: check our tool

If you’d rather skip the menus, our What Is My Local IP tool detects it automatically in your browser — useful when you’re already on the network and just need the number.

Common default router IPs

If none of the above works, or you’re setting up a router before connecting any devices, most manufacturers use one of a handful of addresses. Check the label on the router itself first, but these are the most common defaults:

You can also browse the full brand directory to find your router manufacturer’s specific default.

Once you have the IP address

Type it directly into your browser’s address bar — not a search engine — and press Enter. You should land on a login screen. If you’ve never changed the login, check the sticker on the bottom or back of the router for the default username and password, or look up your model in our brand directory.

What if the page won’t load?

  • Double-check you’re connected to that router’s WiFi or plugged into it directly, not a different network.
  • Try http:// instead of https:// — many router admin panels don’t use a secure certificate, and some browsers redirect to https automatically.
  • Clear the browser cache or try a private/incognito window, since a cached redirect can sometimes interfere.
  • Restart the router if you’ve recently changed network settings and nothing else has worked.

Frequently asked questions

Does my router IP change?
Rarely. It’s set by the router itself and stays fixed unless you or someone else changes it in the admin settings.

Is 192.168.1.1 the same for every router?
No — it’s just the most common default. Many brands and models use different addresses, which is why checking the label or your network settings directly is the most reliable method.

I found the IP but forgot my password. What now?
If you never changed it, try the default printed on the router. If you did change it and don’t remember, you’ll need to reset the router to factory settings — usually a small recessed button held for 10 seconds — which also resets your WiFi name and password.