An IP address is one of the most important parts of a network connection. It helps you connect to other computers on the same network, or send files and instructions to a specific computer. Additionally, there are tons of other uses for IP addresses in networking and Linux that can help you troubleshoot some problems. One of the first steps in learning about IP addresses and their usage is to find out the IP address of your Linux distro. So here is a quick guide on how to get the IP address of your Linux system.
Linux Basics: 3 Ways to View IP Address
The Linux terminal is the easiest way to find out your IP address. But as a beginner, if you don't want to use the terminal yet, What IP is a GUI app that helps you find out your IP address. It is available on Flathub and Arch User Repository.
1. If the app store for your distro has Flatpak support, search for What IP and download the first search result. Alternatively, you can visit the official What IP page on Flatpak's official website and install the app from there. For those without Flatpak support, skip to the next method.
2. Once installed, launch it. Now, if you are connected to Wi-Fi, the app will display your IPV4 and IPV6 addresses under your WiFi network name.
