Finding your Raspberry Pi’s IP address can be essential for remote access, networking and more. In this article, we will show you the step-by-step process of finding it.

To find a Raspberry Pi’s IP address, you have two options. The first is to use the command line interface on the device itself, and the second is to use an external tool or method. We will cover both …


Updated August 18, 2023

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To find a Raspberry Pi’s IP address, you have two options. The first is to use the command line interface on the device itself, and the second is to use an external tool or method. We will cover both methods in this article.

Method 1: Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

The Raspberry Pi’s IP address can be found using the command line interface by typing a simple command into the terminal. Follow these steps to find your device’s IP address:

  1. Open up the terminal on your Raspberry Pi either by clicking on the terminal icon in the taskbar or by pressing CTRL + ALT + T.
  2. Type hostname -I and press Enter. This command will display the IP address of your device. The output should look something like this:
192.168.1.10

This is your Raspberry Pi’s IP address. You can now use it to access your device remotely, set up networking, or configure other devices on the same network to communicate with it.

Method 2: Using an External Tool or Method

There are various tools and methods you can use to find a Raspberry Pi’s IP address if you don’t have access to the device itself or simply prefer not to use the command line interface. Here are some of the most common ones:

Option 1: Using nmap

nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful tool for network discovery and security auditing. You can use it to scan your local network and find all devices connected, including Raspberry Pis. To find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address using nmap, follow these steps:

  1. Open the terminal on your computer and type sudo nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 and press Enter (replace “192.168.1.0/24” with your network’s IP range). This command will scan all devices on the network.
  2. Wait for the scan to complete, which may take a few minutes depending on the size of your network.
  3. nmap will display a list of all devices connected to the network and their IP addresses. Look for the device with “raspberrypi” in its hostname or description to identify your Raspberry Pi’s IP address.

Option 2: Using Fing (Android app)

Fing is an Android app that allows you to scan your local network and find all devices connected, including Raspberry Pis. To find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address using Fing, follow these steps:

  1. Download and install the Fing app from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
  2. Open the app and click “Scan Network.” This will display a list of all devices connected to your network.
  3. Look for the device with “raspberrypi” in its hostname or description to identify your Raspberry Pi’s IP address.

Option 3: Using your router’s admin interface

Many routers have an administrative interface that allows you to view all devices connected to the network, including Raspberry Pis. To find your Raspberry Pi’s IP address using this method, follow these steps:

  1. Open a web browser on your computer and enter your router’s IP address in the address bar (usually something like “192.168.1.1” or “10.0.0.1”).
  2. Log in using your router’s admin credentials (the default username and password are usually printed on a sticker on the bottom of the device).
  3. Navigate to the section that displays connected devices. This is typically under “Devices” or “DHCP Clients.”
  4. Look for the device with “raspberrypi” in its hostname or description to identify your Raspberry Pi’s IP address.