Check Your Public IP Address on Your Computer

If you’re connected to the internet via a proxy and Wi-Fi, finding your public IP address can be a bit trickier, but it’s still doable. Here’s how you can check your public IP address in this scenario:

Using a Web Browser

1. Google Search:
   • Open your web browser and go to Google.
   • Type “What’s my IP” in the search bar and hit Enter.
   • Google will display your public IP address at the top of the search results. This will show the IP address that the proxy server is using.

Using Command Line Tools

1. Windows:
   • Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the search bar and hitting Enter.
   • Type nslookup myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com and press Enter.
   • This will show the public IP address that the proxy server is using.
2. macOS and Linux:
   • Open Terminal. You can find it in Applications > Utilities on macOS, or just search for it on Linux.
   • Type curl ifconfig.me and press Enter.
   • This will display the public IP address that the proxy server is using.

Using Your Router

1. Router Admin Page:
   • Open your web browser and type your router’s IP address into the address bar (usually something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
   • Log in with your router’s admin credentials.
   • Look for a section called Status, Internet, or WAN. Your public IP address should be listed there. This will show the IP address assigned by your ISP, which might be different from the one shown by the proxy.

Understanding the Proxy Impact

When you’re connected through a proxy, the IP address that websites and services see is the one assigned to the proxy server, not your actual public IP address. This can be useful for privacy and security, but it also means that the IP address you see might not be your true public IP address.

Wrapping Up

Finding your public IP address when connected through a proxy and Wi-Fi is a bit more complex, but these methods should help you get the information you need.

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