A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Raspberry Pi’s Local and Global IP Addresses Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Learn how to check your Raspberry Pi’s local and global IP addresses using the GUI on a Raspberry Pi 3. This guide will walk you through the process, step-by-step. …


Updated October 11, 2023

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Learn how to check your Raspberry Pi’s local and global IP addresses using the GUI on a Raspberry Pi 3. This guide will walk you through the process, step-by-step.

Are you having trouble finding your Raspberry Pi’s IP address? Don’t worry! In this article, we’ll show you how to check the local and global IP addresses using the GUI on a Raspberry Pi 3.

  1. First, make sure your Raspberry Pi is connected to the internet and has an active network connection. You can do this by plugging in an Ethernet cable or connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

  2. Open the Graphical User Interface (GUI) on your Raspberry Pi by clicking the Raspberry icon in the top left corner of the screen and selecting “Preferences” > “Raspberry Pi Configuration.”

  3. In the Raspberry Pi Configuration window, select the “Interfaces” tab.

  4. Here you’ll find options for connecting to Wi-Fi networks or configuring your Ethernet connection. If your Raspberry Pi is connected via Ethernet, you should see an IP address listed under the “Ethernet” section.

    • If there is no IP address listed, click on the “Auto” button next to “Ethernet” and select “Enable.” Save the changes by clicking “OK.”

  5. To check your global IP address, open a web browser (such as Firefox or Chromium) and navigate to https://www.whatismyip.com/. This website will display your public IP address.

  6. You can also use the terminal to find your local IP address by typing hostname -I into the command line. The output will show both your local and global IP addresses if you’re connected to a network.

  7. If you want to check your IP address without using a web browser, open the “System Tools” menu in the top left corner of the screen and select “Terminal.” Type ifconfig into the terminal to see a list of all network interfaces and their associated IP addresses.

That’s it! You now know how to check your Raspberry Pi’s local and global IP addresses using the GUI on a Raspberry Pi 3. These steps will help you troubleshoot any connectivity issues or simply verify that your device is connected to the internet correctly.